Answer the following questions. 1) Select the correct answer. Choose whether the number is rational or irrational. \[ \sqrt{16} \] rational irrational

Step 1 ：Find the square root of 16: \(\sqrt{16} = 4\)

Step 2 ：Since 4 can be expressed as a fraction (\(\frac{4}{1}\)), it is a rational number.

Step 3 ：Final Answer: \(\boxed{\text{The number is rational}}\)