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When Earth moves from A to B it appears that Sun has entered Libra and that sun is in motion. What is this type of motion called?

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Apparent motion

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Imaginary motion

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Real motion

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Temporary motion

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Solution

The correct option is A Apparent motion
It appears that sun is moving when the Earth moves from A to B but in reality the Sun is stationary. This type of motion is called apparent motion and the path taken by sun is called apparent path.

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