Question

When we look towards the pole star, it appears stationary because

• A. it is very far from Earth as compared to other stars.
• B. it moves with much lesser speed than others stars.
• C. it is pointing exactly in the south direction.
• D. it is pointing exactly in the north direction.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

it is pointing exactly in the north direction.

When we look towards the pole star, it appears stationary because it is pointing exactly in the north direction. The Earth spins on its axis and the pole star is almost exactly above this axis of the Earth. Hence, it appears stationary.