SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

(An Autonomous Institution)

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203

DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

IV SEMESTER

1906404 - ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

Regulation – 2019

Academic Year 2021 – 22

Prepared by

Mr Prasanan V, Assistant Professor (O.G)/ECE

Mr. Dhananjeyan. R, Assistant Professor (O.G) /ECE

Dr Usha Bhanu N, Professor /ECE

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 SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : 1906404 - ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
SEM / YEAR: IV/II

UNIT I INTRODUCTION

Electromagnetic model, Units and constants, Review of vector algebra, Rectangular, cylindrical and spherical
coordinate systems, Line, surface and volume integrals, Gradient of a scalar field, Divergence of a vector field,
Divergence theorem, Curl of a vector field, Stoke's theorem, Null identities, Helmholtz's theorem
PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Competence
. Level
1. List the source quantities in the electromagnetic model. BTL 1 Remembering

2. State divergence theorem. BTL 1 Remembering

3. Define Stokes theorem. BTL 1 Remembering

4. Name the universal constants in the electromagnetic model. BTL 1 Remembering

5. What are surface and volume integrals? BTL 1 Remembering

6. Relate the transformation between spherical and Cartesian coordinates. BTL 1 Remembering

7. Summarize line, surface and volume charge density. BTL 2 Understanding

8. Express the relationship between potential and electric field intensity. BTL 2 Understanding

9. Outline the relationship between magnetic flux density and field density. BTL 2 Understanding

10. Point out the role of vector algebra in electromagnetics. BTL 2 Understanding

11. Identify the unit vector and its magnitude corresponding to the given BTL 3 Applying
vector A=5 ax + ay + 3 az.
12. Specify the unit vector extending from the origin towards the point BTL 3 Applying
G (2, -2,-1).
13. Justify that electric field is conservative. BTL 3 Applying

14. Analyze a differential volume element in spherical coordinates (r, θ, φ) BTL 4 Analyzing
resulting from differential charges in the orthogonal coordinate systems.

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15. Compare orthogonal and non-orthogonal coordinate systems. BTL 4 Analyzing

16. Convert the point P (5, 1, 3) from Cartesian to spherical coordinates. BTL 4 Analyzing

17. Interpret the physical significance of curl of a vector field. BTL 5 Evaluating

18. Calculate the values of universal constants of free space. BTL 5 Evaluating

19. Estimate the distance between the given vectors A (1, 2, 3) and B (2, 1, BTL 6 Creating
2).
20. Obtain the value of α if magnetic field B is a solenoid where BTL 6 Creating
B=25xax+12yay+ α zaz.

PART – B
1. What is electromagnetics? Give detailed explanation on Electromagnetic BTL 1 Remembering
model with corresponding units and constants.
(13)
2. (i) Verify whether the vector field E= yz ax + xz ay + xy az is both BTL 1 Remembering
solenoidal and irrotational. (7)
(ii) Given A =5ax and B= 4 ax + t ay. Find t such that angle between A
and B is 45 degree. (6)
3. (i)Write short notes on scalar and vector field. (4) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) What is unit vector? Discuss on the mathematical operations with
vectors (9)
4. Explain how a spherical coordinate system describes the position of the BTL 1 Remembering
point in free space and its differential elements. (13)
5. (i) Summarize about the Dot product and cross product of vectors. State BTL 2 Understanding
its properties and applications. (7)
(ii)The three fields are given by A = 2ax – az, B = 2ax – ay+2az and
C = 2ax – 3ay + az. Find the scalar and vector triple product.
(6)
6. Obtain the expressions for differential area and volume element in BTL 2 Understanding
cylindrical coordinate system. (13)
7. State and prove divergence theorem for a given differential volume BTL 2 Understanding
element. (13)
8. Estimate the spherical coordinates of A and Cartesian coordinates of B BTL 3 Applying
for the two given points A (x = 2, y = 1, z = 3) and B (ρ= 1, φ = 450, z =
2) (13)
9. Given the two points A (x = 2, y = 3, z = -1) and B (r=4, θ=25 , φ=1200).
0
BTL 3 Applying
Solve the spherical coordinates of A and Cartesian coordinates of B. (13)
10. Analyze the geometrical position of the point in Cartesian coordinate BTL 4 Analyzing
system and obtain distance vector and differential elements. (13)
11. Verify divergence theorem for the vector A= 4x ax – 2y2 ay +z2 az taken BTL 4 Analyzing
over the cube bounded between x=0, x=1, y=0, y=1 and z=0, z=1. (13)

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 12. (i) Explain in detail line, surface, and volume integral of vector function. BTL 4 Analyzing
(7)
(ii) Express the rate of change of a scalar in a given direction in terms of its
gradient and its properties. (6)

13. (i) Examine the null identities using general orthogonal coordinates. (7) BTL 5 Evaluating
(ii) Summarize the use of Helmholtz’s theorem in electromagnetic
engineering. (6)
14. (i) Find the expression for the curl of a vector and write its significance. BTL 6 Creating
(7)
(ii) State and formulate Stokes theorem to relate line integral and surface
integral (6)
PART – C
1. Evaluate divergence theorem for the given D= 2r z2 ar + r cos2φ az , where BTL 5 Evaluating
r =3 and z=5. (15)
2. Express vector B in Cartesian and cylindrical systems. Given B= 10/r ar + BTL 5 Evaluating
r cosθ aθ + aφ, Then find B at (-3,4,0) and (5, π/2, -2) (15)
3. Verify the stokes theorem for a vector field A = 2r cosφ ar + r2aφ in BTL 6 Creating
cylindrical coordinates for the contour shown in figure below, (15)

4. Estimate ʃʃF.n ds using divergence theorem where F= 2 xy ax +y2 ay + 4 BTL 6 Creating

yz az , surface of the cube bounded by x=0,x=1, y=0 ,y=1 and z=0, z=1.
(15)

UNIT II ELECTROSTATISTICS

Electric field, Coulomb's law, Gauss's law and applications, Electric potential, Conductors in static electric
field, Dielectrics
Electric in static electriclaw,
field, Coulomb's field, Electric flux
Gauss's lawdensity and dielectric
and applications, constant,
Electric Boundary
potential, conditions,
Conductors in static
Capacitance, Parallel, cylindrical and spherical capacitors, Electrostatic energy, Poisson's and Laplace's
equations, Uniqueness of electrostatic solutions, Current electric
density and Ohm's law, Electromotive force and
Kirchhoff's voltage law,
field, Dielectrics in Equation of continuity
static electric and Kirchhoff's
field, Electric flux densitycurrent law. constant, Boundary conditions,
and dielectric
Capacitance, Parallel, cylindrical and spherical PART –A
capacitors, Electrostatic energy, Poisson's and
Q.No Laplace's
Questions BT Level Competence
equations, Uniqueness of electrostatic solutions, Current density and Ohm's law, Electromotive force and
1. Define electric field intensity. BTL 1 Remembering
2. Write Kirchhoff's voltage law,
the statement of Coulomb’s Equation of continuity and Kirchhoff'sBTL
law. current
1 lawRemembering
3. What is the difference between potential and potential difference? BTL 1 Remembering
4. Mention the two sources of electromagnetic fields. BTL 1 Remembering
5. How would you relate the electric field intensity and electric flux density? BTL 1 Remembering

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6. List the properties of conductor and dielectric materials. BTL 1 Remembering
7. Give examples for uniform and non-uniform electric fields. BTL 2 Understanding
8. Summarize the principle of Superposition as applied to an electric potential BTL 2 Understanding
of a point.
9. State Gauss law. BTL 2 Understanding
10. Describe about capacitance and capacitors. BTL 2 Understanding
11. Calculate the values of D at a distance r = 5m for the uniformly charged BTL 3 Applying
sphere of radius 2m with charge density of 20 nC/m3.
12. Solve the energy stored in a 10 µF capacitor which has been charged to a BTL 3 Applying
voltage of 400V.
13. How do you find the equivalent capacitance of two capacitors C1 and C2 BTL 3 Applying
connected in series?
14. Obtain the relation between current and current density. BTL 4 Analyzing
15. Identify equation of Ohm’s law in point form. BTL 4 Analyzing
16. Compare Poisson’s and Laplace’s equation. BTL 4 Analyzing
17. Evaluate the unique solution of electrostatic fields. BTL 5 Evaluating
18. Calculate the value of capacitance between two square plates having cross BTL 5 Evaluating
sectional area of 1 sq.cm separated by 1 cm placed in a liquid whose
dielectric constant is 6 and the relative permittivity of free space is 8.854
pF/m.
19. Formulate the current density of copper wire having conductivity of 5.8 BTL 6 Creating
*107 S/m and magnitude of electric field intensity E is 20V/m.
20. Generalize the continuity equation in integral and differential form. BTL 6 Creating

PART – B

1. Q1 and Q2 are the point charges located at (0,-4, 3) and (0, 1, 1).If BTL 1 Remembering
Q1 is 2 nC, Find Q2 such that the force on test charge at (0,-3,4) has no z
component. (13)
2. (i)State and explain coulomb’s law and deduce the vector form of force BTL 1 Remembering
equation between the two-point charges. (7)
(ii) Write notes on principle of Superposition as applied to charge
distribution. (6)
3. (i) State and prove Gauss law. (7) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) Obtain the point form of gauss law. (6)
4. (i) Write the equation of continuity in integral and differential form. (7) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) Discuss the point form of ohm’s law and obtain the expression for
resistance of a conductor. (6)
5. Mention the importance of Poisson’s and Laplace’s equation in BTL 2 Understanding
electromagnetics with necessary equations. (13)
6. Explain any two applications of Gauss law with neat diagrams. (13) BTL 2 Understanding

7. Obtain the expression for potential due to an electric dipole at any point P. BTL 2 Understanding
Also find the electric field intensity and in terms of dipole moment. (13)
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 8. With necessary diagrams develop the boundary conditions of the normal BTL 3 Applying
and tangential components of electric field at the interface of two media
with different dielectrics. (13)
9. Deduce the expression for electrostatic energy required to assemble a BTL 3 Applying
group of charges at rest. (13)
10. (i) Categorize the nature of dielectric material and polarization. (7) BTL 4 Analyzing
(ii) Determine the value of polarization and electric field intensity of
homogeneous slab of lossless dielectric with electric susceptibility of 0.12
and electric flux density of 1.6nC/m2. (6)
11. A cylindrical capacitor consists of an inner conductor of radius ‘a’ & an BTL 4 Analyzing
outer
(i) Findconductor whosein inner
the total current radius
a circular is ‘b’.ofThe
conductor radiusspace
4 mmbetween
if the the
4 2
current density
conductors varies
is filled according
with to J = (10
a dielectric /r) A/m . Ɛr & length of the
permittivity
(8)
capacitor is L. Estimate the value of the Capacitance. (13)
12. (ii) Calculate
Obtain the capacitance
the formula of a parallel
for the electric plate capacitor
field intensity havinglong
of an infinite a straight BTL 4 Analyzing
mica dielectric, ε =6, a plate area of 10
line carrying uniformr line charge density of ρL.inch 2
, and a separation of (13)
0.01inch. (5)
13. Formulate the expression for a parallel plate capacitor. Also derive the BTL 5 Evaluating
equation for composite parallel plate capacitor with dielectric boundary
parallel and normal to the plates. (13)
14. Elaborate the boundary conditions between conductor and dielectrics from BTL 6 Creating
the boundary conditions between conductor and free space. (13)

PART – C
1. Determine the expression for the electric field due to a charge circular ring BTL 5 Evaluating
of radius r placed in xy plane with center at origin having charge density of
ρL C/m. Find E at the point (0, 0, 5) m from the circular ring of charge with
radius 5 m lying in z = 0 plane with center at origin and having ρL = 10
nC/m. (15)
2. (i) Derive the equation of potential due to point, line, and surface and BTL 5 Evaluating
volume charge and obtain the relation between E and V. (8)
(ii) Given the potential V= (10 sin θ cosφ) /r . Estimate the electric flux
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density at (2, π/2, 0). (7)

3. At point P elaborate the magnitudes of V, E, Et, EN, D, DN and ρS of a BTL 6 Creating
potential field V= 100 e -5x sin 3y cos4z volts. Let point P (0.1, π/12, π/24)
be located at a conductor free space boundary. (15)
4. (i) Derive the capacitance of general spherical capacitor, isolated sphere BTL 6 Creating
coated with dielectric. (10)
(ii) For a conducting sphere of 2 cm in diameter, covered with a layer of
polyethylene with Ɛr = 2.26 and 3 cm thick, Estimate the capacitance. (6)

UNIT III MAGNETOSTATICS

Lorentz force equation, Law of no magnetic monopoles, Ampere's law, Vector magnetic potential, Biot-
Savart law and applications, Magnetic field intensity and idea of relative permeability, Magnetic circuits,
Behaviour of magnetic materials, Boundary conditions, Inductance and inductors, Magnetic energy,
Magnetic forces and torques
PART - A
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Q.No Questions BT Competence
1. Define magnetic field and magnetic lines of force. Level1
BTL Remembering
2. State Biot-Savart’s law. BTL 1 Remembering
3. How would you describe Ampere’s circuital law? BTL 1 Remembering
4. What is scalar magnetic potential? BTL 1 Remembering
5. Write about magnetic flux and flux density. BTL 1 Remembering
6. List the applications of Ampere’s circuital law. BTL 1 Remembering
7. Point out the relation between magnetic flux density and magnetic field BTL 2 Understanding
intensity.
8. State the concept of permeability and its unit. BTL 2 Understanding
9. Write the Lorentz force equation for a moving charge? BTL 2 Understanding
10. the expression for magnetic moment. BTL 2 Understanding
11. Identify the relationship between magnetic field intensity and magnetization. BTL 3 Applying
12. Classify the different types of magnetic materials. BTL 3 Applying
13. Identify the expression of force between two current elements. BTL 3 Applying

14. Express the self and mutual inductance. BTL 4 Analyzing

15. Examine the expression of energy stored in an inductor. BTL 4 Analyzing

16. Analyze the mutual inductance of two inductively tightly coupled coils with BTL 4 Analyzing
self-inductance of 25mH and 100mH.
17. Find the energy stored in inductor having current of 3A flowing through the BTL 5 Evaluating
inductor of 100mH.
18. Compute torque where magnetic field is B=0.2 âx + 0.4 âz Wb/m2 and BTL 5 Evaluating
magnetic dipole moment is M=8*10-3 âz Am2.
19. Generalize the phenomenon of hysteresis with reference to ferromagnetic BTL 6 Creating
materials.
20. Express the energy stored in a magnetic field in terms of field quantities. BTL 6 Creating
PART – B
1. From the Biot-Savart’s law, write the expression for magnetic field intensity at BTL 1 Remembering
a point P and distance R from the infinitely long straight current carrying
conductor. (13)
2. Derive the equations for magnetic field intensity and magnetic flux density at BTL 1 Remembering
the center of the square current loop using Biot-Savart’s law.
(13)
3. Write short notes on BTL 1 Remembering
i) Magnetic field due to current carrying conductors. (7)
ii) Law of non-magnetic monopoles. (6)
4. State about magnetization. Describe the classification of magnetic materials BTL 1 Remembering
with examples. (13)

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5. Determine the magnetic field intensity at the origin due to current element BTL 5 Evaluating
Idl = 3π(âx + 2 ây + 3âz) µA ∙ m at (3,4,5)m in free space. (13)

6. (i) Discuss about the force on a straight and long current carrying conductor BTL 2 Understanding
placed in the uniform magnetic field. (7)
(ii) Explain with neat diagram about magnetic torque. (6)
7. (i) Using Biot-Savart’s law, derive the magnetic field intensity on the axis of a BTL 2 Understanding
circular loop of radius R carrying a steady current I. (7)
2 2
(ii) A circular loop located on x + y = 9, z = 0 carries a direct current of 10 A
along aφ. Calculate H at (0, 0, 4) and (0, 0, -4). (6)
8. Determine the expression for Ampere circuital law. Apply the law for any two BTL 3 Applying
applications with necessary illustrations. (13)
9. i) Write the expression for Maxwell’s curl equation for magnetic field from BTL 3 Applying
Ampere circuital law. (7)
ii)Solve the magnetic field at a point P (0.01, 0, 0) m if current through a co-
axial cable is 6 A. which is along the z-axis and a=3mm, b=9mm, c=11mm.
(6)
10. Let A=(3y-z) ax+2xzay Wb/m in a region of free space. BTL 4 Analyzing
i)Prove that (5)
ii)At P (2, -1,3) find A, B, H and J (8)

11. i) Estimate the expression for inductance of a toroidal coil carrying current I, BTL 6 Creating
with N turns and the radius of toroid ‘r’. (7)
ii) Formulate the expression for inductance of a coaxial cable. (6)
12. Examine the magnetic field intensity within a magnetic material where i) BTL 4 Analyzing
M=150A/m and µ=1.5x10-5 H/m (7)
ii)B=300µT and χm=15. (6)
13. Describe about the magnetic boundary condition at the interface between two BTL 2 Understanding
magnetic medium and derive the necessary boundary conditions. (13)
14. A solenoid with N1=2000, r1=2 cm and l1= 100cm is concentric within a BTL 4 Analyzing
second coil of N2= 4000, r2= 4cm and l2=100cm.Calculate mutual inductance
assuming free space conditions. (13)
PART – C
1. i) Distinguish between magnetic scalar potential from the vector potential with BTL 5 Evaluating
necessary equations. (8)
ii) Calculate the magnetic flux density for a current distribution in free space,
A= (2x2y+yz) âx + (xy2-xz3 ) ây-(6xyz-2x2y2) âz Wb/m. (7)
2. (i) At a point P (x, y, z) the components of vector magnetic potential are BTL 5 Evaluating
given as Ax = (4x + 3y+2z) , Ay =(5x +6y +3z) and Az = (2x+3y+5z).
Determine at point P. (8)
(ii) A solenoid has an inductance of 20mH. If the length of the solenoid is
increased by two times and the radius is decreased to half of its original value,
Compute the new inductance. (7)

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 3. Region 1 is the semi-infinite space in which 2x-5y>0, while region 2 is defined BTL 6 Creating
by 2x-5y<0. Let µr1=3, µr2=4 and H̅1=30a̅x A/m. Calculate
(a) |B̅1|, (b) |B̅N1|, (c) |H̅tan1|, (d) |H̅2|. (15)

4. (i) A solenoid is 50 cm long, 2 cm in diameter and contains 1500 turns. The BTL 6 Creating
cylindrical core has a diameter of 2 cm and a relative permeability of 75.
This coil is co-axial with second solenoid which is 50 cm long, 3 cm
diameter and 1200 turns. Solve the inductance L for inner and outer
solenoid. (7)
(ii) Propose the solution for energy stored in the solenoid having 2m long and
10 cm in diameter and is wound with 4000 turns of wire, carrying a
current of 8 A. (8)

UNIT IV TIME-VARYING FIELDS AND MAXWELL's EQUATIONS

Faraday's law, Displacement current, Gauss's law for magnetic field, Maxwell's four equations in integral and
differential form, Potential functions, Electromagnetic boundary conditions, Wave equations and solutions, Time-
harmonic fields, Electromagnetic power flow and Poynting vector.

1 State Lenz’s law. BTL 1 Remembering

2 List out the characteristics medium in which EMF exist. BTL 1 Remembering
3 Write the Maxwell’s expression for free space. BTL 1 Remembering
4 Point out the Maxwell’s equation derived from faraday’s law. BTL 1 Remembering
5 Define Poynting theorem. BTL 1 Remembering
6 Express phase velocity with necessary equation. BTL 2 Understanding
7 Obtain the expression for induced emf when a moving closed path is placed BTL 1 Remembering
in a time varying magnetic field.
8 Summarize the differential form of Maxwell’s Equation. BTL 2 Understanding
9 What is the difference between conduction current and displacement current? BTL 2 Understanding
10 Illustrate the Maxwell’s equation for a good conductor. BTL 2 Understanding
11 Summarize the expression for Maxwell’s equation in integral form. BTL 3 Applying
12 Mention the significance on displacement current. BTL 3 Applying
13 Identify the relationship between average power density and amplitude of BTL 3 Applying
electric field.
14 Analyze on the materials in which both conduction and displacement current BTL 4 Analyzing
exist.
15 Write the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction. BTL 4 Analyzing
16 Based on the magnitudes of current densities how to categorize conductor and BTL 4 Analyzing
dielectric materials?
17 Formulate the significance of ratio of conduction current density and BTL 5 Evaluating
displacement current density.
18 Evaluate the modification in the equation of continuity due to inconsistency BTL 5 Evaluating
of ampere circuital law.
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19 Obtain the retarded electric scalar potential and retarded magnetic vector BTL 6 Creating
potential.
20 Express Poynting theorem in point form and integral form. BTL 6 Creating

PART B
1 i) Electric flux density in a charge free region is given by BTL 1 Remembering
D=10xax+5yay+kzazµC/m2. Find the constant k. (7)
ii) If the magnetic field H= (3xcosβ+6ysinα) az, Determine the current density
J if fields are invariant with time. (6)

2 A circular loop of N turns of conducting wire lies in the XY plane with its BTL 1 Remembering
center at the origin of magnetic field specified by B= B0 Cos (πr/2b) * Sin ωt
az where, b is the radius of the loop and ω is the angular frequency. Find the
emf induced in the loop. (13)
3 (i) Obtain the Maxwell’s equation for harmonically varying fields. (7) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) In a given lossy dielectric medium, conduction current density Jc=0.02
sin109t (A/m2). Find the displacement current density if σ=103 S/m and
εr=6.5 (6)
4 Derive the Maxwell’s equation for a time varying are modified for time BTL 1 Remembering
varying from fundamental laws of electric and magnetic fields. (13)
5 Explain in detail on retarded scalar and vector potential and derive the BTL 2 Understanding
generalized wave equation in free space. (13)
6 Illustrate the integral and point form of Maxwell’s equations for static fields. BTL 3 Applying
(13)
7 i) Find the transformer EMF induced in a stationary closed path in a time BTL 2 Understanding
varying B field? (7)
ii)Obtain the motional EMF induced in moving closed path in static B field.(6)
8 Calculate the maximum emf induced in a coil of 4000 turns of radius of 12 BTL 2 Understanding
cm rotating at 30rps in a magnetic field of 0.05 Wb/m2. (13)

9 i) Deduce the detailed steps for the derivation of electromagnetic boundary BTL 3 Applying
conditions for a time varying fields. (7)

ii) Determine EMF induced about the path r = 0.5,z = 0, t = 0. If B =

0.01sin377t (6)
10 i)Illustrate with necessary fundamentals the equation of continuity of current in BTL 3 Applying
differential form. (7)

ii) Prove that modified ampere’s law is consistent with the time varying
field. (6)
11 Analyze the physical interpretation of Maxwell’s first and second equations. BTL 4 Analyzing
(13)
12 In a region where Ɛr = µr =1 and σ=0 let A=10 y cos3*10 t cosz az Wb/m and
-3 8
BTL 4 Analyzing
V=3*105 y sin 3*108 t sinz V. Find E and H. (13)

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 13. Derive an expression for displacement current density and state the physical BTL 5 Evaluating
significance of it. (13)
14 Do the fields E=Em sinx sint ay and H= (Hm //µ0 ) cosx cost az satisfy BTL 6 Creating
Maxwell’s equations? (13)

PART C

1 In free space, E= 50 cos (ωt- βz) âx V/m. Find the average power crossing a BTL 6 Creating
circular area of radius 2.5 m in the plane Z=0. Assume Em = Hm . Ƞ0 and
Ƞ0 =120πΩ. (15)

2 ) unit vector 0.48 âx – 0.6 ây + 0.64 âz is directed from region 2 (Ɛr2 = 2.5 , BTL 5
The Evaluating
µr2 =2 , σ2 = 0 ) towards region 1 (Ɛr1 = 4 , µr1 =10 , σ1 = 0).If H1= (-100 âx –
50 ây + 200 âz ) sin 400t A/m at the point p in region 1 adjacent to the
boundary. Determine the amplitude at point P of :
a) HN1 (4)
b) Htan1 (4)
c) HN2 (4)
d) H2 (3)
3 Calculate β and H in a medium characterized by σ=0, µ= µ0, Ɛ=4 Ɛ0 and BTL 5 Evaluating
8
E=20 sin (10 t-βz)ay V/m. (15)
4 Solve the value of k such that following pairs of field satisfies Maxwell’s BTL 6 Creating
equation in the region where σ=0, σv=0
(i) E̅ =[kx-100t] a̅y V/m, H̅=[x+20t] a̅z A/m and µ=0.25H/m, ε=0.01F/m (8)
(ii) D̅=5xa̅x-2a̅y+kza̅z µC/m2, B̅=2a̅y mT and µ=µ0, ε=ε0. (7)
UNIT V PLANE ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
Uniform Plane waves in lossless media, Plane waves in lossy media (low-loss dielectrics and good conductors),
Group velocity, Normal incidence at a plane conducting boundary, Normal incidence at a plane dielectric
boundary.
PART – A
1 What is meant by wavelength? BTL 1 Remembering
2 Define Group velocity. BTL 1 Remembering
3 Describe the characteristics of uniform plane wave? BTL 1 Remembering
4 State depth of penetration. BTL 1 Remembering
5 Give the expressions for propagation constant, intrinsic impedance if a wave BTL 1 Remembering
propagates in a lossy dielectric.
6 Mention the significance of loss tangent. BTL 1 Remembering
7 Write the intrinsic impedance of free space. BTL 2 Understanding
8 Point out the difference between attenuation constant and phase constant. BTL 2 Understanding
9 State the general wave equation in terms of electric and magnetic fields. BTL 2 Understanding
10 Illustrate the cross product of E and H in uniform Plane waves BTL 2 Understanding
11 Calculate the velocity of a plane wave in a lossless medium having a relative BTL 3 Applying
permittivity of 4 and a relative permeability of 1.2.

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12 Find the characteristics impedance of the medium whose relative permittivity BTL 3 Applying
and relative permeability is 1.
13 Derive the expression for transmission and reflection coefficient for normal BTL 3 Applying
incidence at plane conducting boundary.
14 Express the values of skin depth for a plane wave propagating through the BTL 4 Analyzing
dielectric with attenuation constant of 0.2887 Np/m.
15 Examine the significance of intrinsic impedance. BTL 4 Analyzing
16 Analyze the wave equation in phasor form. BTL 4 Analyzing
17 Formulate the expression for the intrinsic impedance, attenuation constant and BTL 5 Evaluating
phase constant for good conducting medium.
18 Can a magnetic field exist in a good conductor if it is static or time varying? BTL 5 Evaluating
Explain.
19 Compute propagation constant in free space for a wave with 100MHz. BTL 6 Creating
20 Develop the expressions for Standing wave ratio when the amplitudes of BTL 6 Creating
reflected and incident waves are equal.
PART – B

1 Starting from the Maxwell’s equation derive homogenous vector Helmholtz’s BTL 1 Remembering
equation in phasor form. (13)
2 Derive the wave equation for the electric and magnetic fields for free space BTL 1 Remembering
conditions. (13)
3 Write short notes on uniform plane waves and derive the wave equation. (13) BTL 1 Remembering
4 Describe the intrinsic impedance of uniform, plane waves in lossy dielectric BTL 1 Remembering
and lossy conductor. (13)
5 A uniform plane wave Ey =10 sin (2π * 108 t – β x) ây is travelling in x BTL 5 Evaluating
directon in free space. Determine i) Phase constant ii) Phase velocity iii)
Expression for Hz. Assume Ez = 0 = Hy. (13)
6 Explain the condition under which the magnitude of the reflection coefficient BTL 2 Understanding
equals that of the transmission coefficient for a uniform wave at normal
incidence on an interface between two lossless dielectric medium. (13)
7 Demonstrate the equations for a plane wave incident normally on a plane BTL 2 Understanding
dielectric boundary. (13)
8 E and H waves travelling in free space are normally incident on the interface BTL 3 Applying
with a perfect dielectric with Ɛr = 3. Compute the magnitudes of incident,
reflected and transmitted E and H waves at the interface. (13)
9 A 300 MHz uniform Plane propagates through fresh water for which Ɛr = 78, µr BTL 3 Applying
)
= 1 and σ =0. Calculate attenuation constant, Phase Constant, Wavelength,
Intrinsic impedance. (13)
10 Determine the intrinsic impedance, wavelength, attenuation, phase, and BTL 4 Analyzing
propagation constant for electromagnetic waves in any medium. (13)
11 Derive the electromagnetic wave equation in phasor form with necessary BTL 4 Analyzing
equations. (13)
12 Illustrate the reflection coefficient of normal incidence at a plane dielectric BTL 2 Understanding
boundary. (13)

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 13 Examine the expressions for the transmission and reflection coefficients at the BTL 4 Analyzing
interface of two media for normal incidence. (13)
14 Estimate the frequency of a wave and the conductivity of the medium for a BTL 6 Creating
uniform plane wave travelling at a velocity of 2.5*105 m/s having a
wavelength of 0.25 mm in a non-magnetic good conductor. (13)
PART – C

1 A 6580 MHz uniform plane is propagating in a material medium of Ɛr =2.25. If the BTL 5 Evaluating
amplitude of electric field intensity of a lossless medium is 500 V/m. Calculate
the phase constant, Propagation constant, velocity, wavelength and intrinsic
impedance. Also find the amplitude of magnetic field intensity. (15)
2 (i) Estimate α, β and the wavelength of a material for a 9 GHz wave propagating BTL 5 Evaluating
through a material that has a dielectric constant of 2.4 and loss tangent of 0.005. (10)
(ii) CIi (ii) Calculate the skin depth for a medium with conductivity 100 , relative
permeability of 2 and relative permittivity of 3 at 1 GHz. (5)
3 Evaluate the amplitudes of reflected and transmitted fields (electric and magnetic both) BTL 6 Creating
at the interface of two regions, if Ei = 1.5 mV/m in region 1 for which Ɛr1 = 8.5, µr = 1
and σ =0 and region 2 is a free space. (15)
4 (i) Calculate the skin depth and wave velocity at 2 MHz in aluminum with Creating
conductivity 40 MS/m and µr = 1. (10)
(ii) A plane wave propagating in free space has a peak electric field of BTL 6
750mV/m. Estimate the average power through a square area of 12cm on a
side perpendicular to the direction of propagation. (5)

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