a satellite with a low surface emissivity and a large absorptivity is
Question
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?
a. Increases slowly at first, and then decreases
b. Asymptotically reduces to 2 K
c. Increases
d. Remains constant