a/√b Form: Real-world Applications in Space & Astronomy
Mathematics
Grade 7
11 questions
~22 mins
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This worksheet explores the use of rationalising denominators in real-world space and astronomy contexts, focusing on expressions of the form a/√b.
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a/√b Form: Real-world Applications in Space & Astronomy
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1.
Simplify the expression 3/√5 by rationalising the denominator.
[2 marks]2.
Rationalise the denominator of 7/√2.
[2 marks]3.
Express 5/√3 in simplified form with rationalised denominator.
[2 marks]4.
Calculate and simplify the expression: (2/√7) + (3/√7).
[3 marks]5.
A telescope's lens has a focal length of 10/√2 meters. Rationalise the denominator of this length.
[3 marks]6.
An astronaut measures a distance of 4/√6 light-years. Rationalise the denominator to express the distance in simplest form.
[3 marks]7.
Construct an expression similar to a/√b where a=9 and b=8. Simplify it after rationalising the denominator.
[3 marks]8.
A satellite orbits at a distance of 15/√3 million kilometers from Earth. Rationalise the denominator for this distance.
[3 marks]9.
Evaluate the expression: (6/√10) - (2/√10).
[2 marks]10.
Identify and correct the mistake in simplifying 4/√6 to 4√6/6.
[2 marks]11.
Simplify the expression (8/√2) and rationalise the denominator.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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