1. A satellite with a low surface emissivity and a large absorptivity is put into space with an

initial temperature of 50 K. The satellite is irradiated by the sun, and the near vacuum of

space has a temperature of about 2 K. What happens to the temperature of the satellite

over time? (5 pts)

a. asymptotically decreases to 2 K

b. asymptotically decreases to a temperature between 2 K and 50 K

c. increases slowly at first, and then decreases

d. increases

e. remains constant