Rationalize the Denominator and Simplify $\sqrt { \frac { 1 } { 2 } }$

question 279

Multiple Choice

Rationalize the denominator and simplify. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $\sqrt { \frac { 1 } { 2 } }$

• A) \(\frac { \sqrt { 2 } } { 4 }\)
• B) 1
• C) \(\sqrt { 2 }\)
• D) \(\frac { \sqrt { 2 } } { 2 }\)

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