Calculate the Square Root: Finding √196 Step by Step

The given problem requires us to determine the square root of 196. To solve this, we need to find a number that, when multiplied by itself, equals 196.

Let's evaluate whether 196 is a perfect square. We know that:

• $14 \times 14 = 196$

Therefore, the square root of 196 is $14$, since 14 multiplied by itself gives 196.

Thus, the correct answer is $14$, which corresponds to choice 1.