Pole star always appears stationary to a person standing on Earth because:

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Pole star always lies above the person in perpendicular position

Axis of earth's rotation always passes through pole star

Pole star remains fixed

Relative velocity of earth and pole star is zero

answer is B.

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Concept- As seen from the Earth's surface, the position of a pole star (or polaris or polaris) appears fixed. When viewed from the world's equator, it is roughly overhead. It is frequently associated with the constellation "Ursa major." The fundamental concept in this question is the rotation of the earth, from west to east.
Now, when we apply this to the provided question, we obtain
Because of the rotation of the Earth, the sky above appears to rotate. Because the Earth rotates west to east, the apparent fixed stars move east to west. However, because the Earth's axis of revolution passes through the pole star, it is that moment around which the sky spins, and therefore the pole star seems stationary.
Hence, the correct answer option 2.

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