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The correct option for the statement "Polaris is always directly over".
Answer to Problem 2RAT
The correct option for the statement "Polaris is always directly over" is option (a).
Explanation of Solution
The Polaris lies close to the projection of the Earth’s axis and appears immobile. All other stars are observed to move around the Polaris in circles.
The Polaris is also called the north star because it is located near to the northern part of the rotational axis of the Earth.
The Polaris can be found in the night sky in the northern hemisphere. The Polaris will be directly over our heads in the north pole. It is not just located to the north of the equator, but it is located at a position very close to the rotational axis, north to the equator.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct option for the statement "Polaris is always directly over" is option (a).
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