Multiple choice

The Pole star lies very close to the axis of rotation of the Earth. Which of the following observations can be made, based on the above fact?

  1. Pole star appears to move from east to west.

  2. Pole star appears to move from west to east.

  3. Pole star does not appear to move.

  4. Pole star appears as the brightest star in the sky.

  5. Pole star appears very faintly in the sky.
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Explanation

Pole star is situated in the direction of the earth's axis. Due to this, it does not appear to move.

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