A Physics Student Has to Make a Choice in the Color

question 36

Multiple Choice

A physics student has to make a choice in the color of paint to put on her geosynchronous communication satellite, MYSAT1. Considering most of its orbit is in sunlight, the decision of a light versus dark color paint will depend on which concept below?

• A) A light paint would be better for keeping the satellite cool in sunlight.
• B) A dark paint would be better for keeping the satellite cool in sunlight.
• C) A light paint would be better in the sunlight and in Earth's shadow for preventing overheating.
• D) A dark paint would overheat the satellite when it passes through Earth's shadow but not in sunlight.

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