If the perturbation is a constant potential, how many terms are needed for an exact solution?
a)infinite
b)one
c)it depends on the nature of the system.
d)zero
e)two

The total energy is less than the potential energy because of energy conservation. Because you can solve with different linear solutions, I would say it depends on the nature of the system.

answer: the exterior temperature of commercial jet planes as they leave the stratosphere and return to the ground increases steadily.

explanation:

the lower most layer of atmosphere is troposphere which extends from 0 to 12 km above the surface of the earth. the temperature initially decreases as distance is increased from the earth's surface. commercial jets fly in lower part of the stratosphere. the stratosphere extends upto 50 km. the temperature in stratosphere starts rising again due to presence of ozone which traps the uv rays.

thus, when the planes leave the stratosphere and return to the ground, the exterior temperature increases steadily.