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How do you rationalise the denominator of $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$?

To rationalize the denominator of the expression 13\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}, we can achieve this by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by 3\sqrt{3}.

When dealing with a fraction such as 13\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}, the objective of rationalizing the denominator is to remove the square root from the denominator. This is accomplished by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by the square root present in the denominator—in this case, 3\sqrt{3}.

Let’s break down the steps involved in this process:

  1. Begin with the fraction 13\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}.
  2. Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 3\sqrt{3}. This results in the expression 1333\frac{1 \cdot \sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{3}}.
  3. Simplify the resulting expression. The numerator simplifies to 3\sqrt{3}, while the denominator simplifies as follows: 33=3.\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{3} = 3.

Consequently, we find that 13\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} can be rewritten as 33\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}. Now, the denominator is rationalized, as it no longer contains a square root. This technique is particularly useful because it often simplifies subsequent calculations and is a standard practice in mathematics.

Answered by: Prof. Michael Lewis
IB Physics Tutor
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