A deep-space research probe, Aegis-7, is in a stable orbit around Venus, where it is exposed to continuous, high-intensity solar radiation.
Explain why the temperature of Aegis-7 does not continue to rise indefinitely, even though it is constantly absorbing thermal radiation from the Sun.
7 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 5.3 Black body radiation (physics only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.