Code: 19A04401 R19

B.Tech II Year II Semester (R19) Regular Examinations September/October 2021

ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES & TRANSMISSION LINES
(Electronics & Communication Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
PART – A
(Compulsory Question)
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1 Answer the following: (10 X 02 = 20 Marks)
(a) Express differential length, area and volume for cylindrical coordinate system.
(b) Define curl of a vector and state Stroke’s theorem.
(c) State Biot-Savart’s law along with graphical representation.
(d) Define magnetic dipole.
(e) In a certain medium 𝐸𝐸 = 10 cos(108 𝑡𝑡 − 3𝑦𝑦) 𝑎𝑎𝑥𝑥 𝑉𝑉/𝑚𝑚. Find the type of medium (lossy, lossless,
conducting or free space).
(f) Find skin depth at 10 GHz for silver with conductivity of 6.1 X 107 S⁄m and relative permittivity 1.0.
(g) Find the energy density of an electromagnetic wave with the electric field of amplitude 4 V/m.
(h) Define and illustrate Brewster angle and Critical angle.
(i) Mention the disadvantage of quarter wave transformer and how it is overcome by stub matching.
(j) Calculate the operating frequency of a transmission line (air as medium) in which adjacent maximum
are found to be at 12.5 cm and 37.5 cm.

PART – B
(Answer all five units, 5 X 10 = 50 Marks)
UNIT – I
2 (a) Derive an expression of electric flux density for a surface charge using Coulomb’s law.
(b) A point charge 100 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 is located at (4, 1, −3) while the x-axis carries charge 2 𝑛𝑛𝑛𝑛/𝑚𝑚. If the plane
𝑧𝑧 = 3 also carries 5 nC/𝑚𝑚2 . Find E at (1, 1, 1).
OR
3 (a) Derive the expression of capacitance for a coaxial capacitor.
(b) Two point charges −4 𝜇𝜇𝜇𝜇 and 5 𝜇𝜇𝜇𝜇 are located at (2, -1, 3) and (0, 4, -2) respectively. Find electric
potential at (-1, 5, 2) (assume V (∞) = 0).

UNIT – II
4 (a) Derive an expression of H for line current of finite length.
(b) Write short notes on displacement current density.
OR
5 Derive a Maxwell’s expression of ∇ × 𝐻𝐻 for time varying EM fields.
UNIT – III
6 (a) Derive boundary conditions for electrostatic field to travel uniform plane wave from medium 1 to
medium 2.
(b) Given 𝐻𝐻1 = −2𝑎𝑎𝑥𝑥 + 6𝑎𝑎𝑦𝑦 + 4𝑎𝑎𝑧𝑧 𝐴𝐴/𝑚𝑚 in a region 𝑦𝑦 − 𝑥𝑥 − 2 ≤ 0 where 𝜇𝜇 = 5𝜇𝜇0 . Calculate 𝐻𝐻2 in a region
𝑦𝑦 − 𝑥𝑥 − 2 ≥ 0 where 𝜇𝜇 = 2𝜇𝜇0 .
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7 (a) Explain about the wave propagation in lossy dielectric medium and derive expressions for 𝛼𝛼, 𝛽𝛽 in a
lossy dielectric medium.
(b) At 50 MHz, a lossy dielectric material is characterized by = 3.6𝜀𝜀 , 𝜇𝜇 = 2.1𝜇𝜇 , 𝜎𝜎 = 0.08 𝑆𝑆⁄𝑚𝑚,
0 0
𝐸𝐸𝑠𝑠 = 6𝑒𝑒 −𝛾𝛾𝛾𝛾 𝑎𝑎𝑧𝑧 . Compute: (i) 𝛾𝛾. (ii) 𝜆𝜆. (iii) 𝜂𝜂 and (iv) 𝐻𝐻𝑠𝑠 .
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UNIT – IV
8 (a) Illustrate the concept of reflection of plane wave at oblique incidence (parallel polarization) and
hence derive expression for reflection coefficient.
(b) In a free space 𝑧𝑧 ≤ 0 a plane wave with 𝐻𝐻 = 10 cos( 108 𝑡𝑡 − 𝛽𝛽𝛽𝛽)𝑎𝑎𝑥𝑥 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚/𝑚𝑚 is incident normally on a
lossless medium with 𝜀𝜀 = 2𝜀𝜀0 , 𝜇𝜇 = 8𝜇𝜇0 in a region 𝑧𝑧 > 0. Find the reflected and transmitted magnetic
fields.
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9 (a) State and derive Poynting’s vector.
(b) In free space 𝐻𝐻 = 0.2 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 (𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 – 𝛽𝛽𝛽𝛽) 𝑎𝑎𝑧𝑧 𝐴𝐴/𝑚𝑚. Find total power through: (i) A square plate of side
10 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 on plane 𝑥𝑥 + 𝑧𝑧 = 1. (ii) A circular disc of radius 5 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 on plane 𝑥𝑥 = 1?
UNIT – V
10 (a) Derive an expression for reflection coefficient for a transmission line terminated by 𝑍𝑍𝐿𝐿 .
(b) A generator of 1 V, 1 kHz supplies power to 1000 km long open wire line terminated in Z0 with the
primary constants 𝑅𝑅 = 10.4 𝛺𝛺, 𝐿𝐿 = 3.7 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚, 𝐺𝐺 = 0.5 ℧, 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 𝐶𝐶 = 0.00835 µ𝐹𝐹. Calculate the: (i) Phase
velocity. (ii) Characteristic impedance. (iii) Propagation constant. (iv) Power delivered at receiving
end.
OR
11 (a) Prove that a line of finite length and terminated by its Z0 is equivalent to a line of an infinite length
with neat sketches.
(b) Antenna with impedance 40 + j30 Ω is to be matched to a 100 Ω lossless line with a shorted stub.
Determine: (i) The required stub admittance. (ii) The distance between the stub and the antenna
using smith chart.

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Code: 15A04403 R15
B.Tech II Year II Semester (R15) Regular & Supplementary Examinations May/June 2019
ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY & TRANSMISSION LINES
(Electronics and Communication Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

PART – A
(Compulsory Question)
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1 Answer the following: (10 X 02 = 20 Marks)
(a) Describe the three orthogonal surfaces that define the cylindrical coordinates of a point.
(b) State Gauss’s law. Under what conditions is Gauss’s law especially useful in determining the electric
field intensity of a charge distribution?
(c) State Biot-savart’s Law.
(d) What is the basis for magnetic scalar potential?
(e) What are the different ways in which an emf is induced around a loop?
(f) State Faraday’s Law.
(g) What is the Poynting vector? What is the physical interpretation of the Poynting vector over a closed
surface?
(h) What is a uniform plane wave?
(i) Draw the voltage and current variation along an open circuited and a short circuited line.
(j) List the applications of smith chart.

PART – B
(Answer all five units, 5 X 10 = 50 Marks)
UNIT – I
2 (a) A point charge 5nc is located at (-3, 4, 0) while line y =1, z = 1 carries uniform charge 2nc:
(i) If V = 0V at O (0, 0, 0), find Vat A (5, 0, 1).
(ii) IF V = 100V at B (1, 2, 1), find V at C (-2, 5, 3).
(b) Derive the expression for the energy density in electrostatic field.
OR
3 (a) Derive an expression for the electrostatic energy stored in a capacitor of value C in terms of the total
charge Q as well as the voltage V.
(b) What are “isotropic” and “homogeneous” dielectric materials?
UNIT – II
4 (a) An infinitely long straight conducting rod of radius ‘a’ carries a current of ‘I’ in + z direction using
Ampere’s circuital law find ‘H’ in all regions.
(b) Obtain the vector magnetic potential due to a long straight conducting wire carrying a current ‘I’ in
+z direction.
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5 (a) Define and explain the terms scalar and vector magnetic potential. How to determine these
quantities for a magnetic field?
(b) Derive Ampere’s circuital law in differential form.

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UNIT – III
6 (a) Discuss the electromagnetic boundary conditions between two lossless media.
(b) What is the inconsistency in Ampere’s Law? How it is rectified by Maxwell.
OR
7 (a) Write Maxwell’s equations for time varying fields in differential and integral form.
(b) Given the conduction current density in Silicon as Jc = 1 mA, evaluate the displacement current
density in Silicon at 1 MHz. (use 𝜎𝑠𝑖 = 100 mhos/m; 𝜀𝑟𝑠𝑖 = 9)
UNIT – IV
8 (a) Write short notes on EM wave Polarization.
(b) In a medium E = 16𝑒 −𝑋/20 sin(2 x 108 t-2x)iz V/m. Find the direction of propagation, the propagation
constant, wavelength, speed of the wave and skin depth.
OR
9 (a) State and prove pointing theorem.
(b) Discuss the determination of the reflected and wave fields of a uniform plane wave incident normally
onto a plane boundary between two material media.
UNIT – V
10 (a) Starting with the differential equations for the elemental length of a uniform transmission line, obtain
the expressions for the sending end voltage and current in terms of their values at the receiving end
and the secondary constants of the line.
(b) Derive an expression for the location ′𝐼𝑠 ′ and length ′𝐼𝑡 ′ of a short circuited single stub.
OR
11 (a) Explain the method of measuring an unknown load impedance 𝑍𝐿 using a slotted transmission line
and VSWR with the help of Smith’s chart.
(b) A TX line has primary constants R = 0.1Ω/mt, G = 0.01 mhos/mt, L = 0.01 𝜇H/mt; C = 100PF/mt. If
the line is connected to a load impedance of (10 + J20) ohms, find reflection coefficient at the:
(i) Load end. (ii) 20 cm from load.

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 Code: 15A04403 R15
B.Tech II Year II Semester (R15) Regular Examinations May/June 2017
ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY & TRANSMISSION LINES
(Electronics & Communication Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
PART - A
(Compulsory Question)
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1 Answer the following: (10 X 02 = 20 Marks)
(a) Define electric field and electric flux density.
(b) Define electric dipole. Differentiate between polar and nonpolar dielectrics.
(c) State and express the Stokes theorem.
(d) Write down the Maxwell’s equations in free space condition.
(e) Define skin depth or depth of penetration.
(f) State and express the Poynting theorem.
(g) Write down the distortion less line.
(h) Define transmission line. Explain different types of transmission lines.
(i) Define the voltage standing wave ratio.
(j) Difference between the single stub matching and double stub matching.

PART - B
(Answer all five units, 5 X 10 = 50 Marks)
UNIT - I
2 Uniform line charge of 0.4 and -0.4 are located in the plane at and 0.6 m
respectively. Let . Find E at:
(a)
(b)
OR
3 Given .
Find the volume charge density at .
How much charge is located inside the region defined by .
UNIT - II
4 A unit vector directed from region 1 to region 2 at the planar boundary between two perfect dielectrics is
given as . Assume and electric field in region 1 is
. Find the electric field , polarization vector in region 2 and the angles
made by the vectors and with the normal to the interface.
OR
5 Derive an equation for magnetic field intensity due to:
(a) Infinite line placed along z-axis at an observation point P on y axis.
(b) Infinite sheet with uniform current density placed in z = 0 plane.
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UNIT - III
6 In a lossless medium and Find , and E for
the medium.
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7 In a medium find:
(a) Propagation constant.
(b) Wavelength.
(c) Speed of the wave.
UNIT - IV
8 In a nonmagnetic material . Calculate:
(a) The intrinsic impedance.
(b) The Poynting vector.
(c) The time average power crossing the surface.
, .
OR
9 Explain reflection of uniform plane wave by a perfect conductor in the case of oblique incidence for parallel
polarization.
UNIT - V
10 A transmission line 100 km long has the following impedance measurements at 1796 Hz,
, . Determine the primary line constants.
OR
11 Using Smith chart, determine VSWR, the input impedance and reflection coefficient at the input end of a
transmission line of 50 , terminated by a load impedance of . The length of the line is
60 cm and the wavelength on the line

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 Code: 15A04403 R15
B.Tech II Year II Semester (R15) Regular & Supplementary Examinations May/June 2018
ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY & TRANSMISSION LINES
(Electronics & Communication Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
PART – A
(Compulsory Question)
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1 Answer the following: (10 X 02 = 20 Marks)
(a) Define vector product of two vectors.
(b) Write down Laplace’s and Passions equations.
(c) State Biot-Savarat law.
(d) Describe magnetic vector potential.
(e) What is the specialty of Maxwell’s third equation?
(f) State Faraday’s law.
(g) Write down the complex poynting vector in rectangular coordinates.
(h) Find the velocity of a plane wave in a loss less medium with 𝜀𝜀𝜀𝜀 = 4 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 𝜇𝜇𝜇𝜇 = 1.
(i) A 50Ω line is terminated in load 𝑍𝑍𝑅𝑅 = 90 + 𝑗𝑗60Ω. Determine VSWR due to this load.
(j) What is the need for stub matching in transmission lines?

PART – B
(Answer all five units, 5 X 10 = 50 Marks)
UNIT – I
2 Derive the expression for capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor having:
(i) Two dielectric media. (ii) Three dielectric media.
OR
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3 Four positive point charges 10 each are situated in x-y plane at points (0, 0), (0, 1) and (1, 0) m. Find
the electric field intensity and electric potential at (1/2, 1/2).
UNIT – II
2 2
4 A circular loop located at 𝑥𝑥 + 𝑦𝑦 = 25, 𝑧𝑧 = 0 carries a current of 8 A along 𝑎𝑎
�����⃗.
𝜙𝜙 Find the magnetic flux
density at (0, 0, 6 m).
OR
5 Derive an expression for the torque experienced by a rectangular current loop placed in a magnetic field.
UNIT – III
6 Derive the Maxwell’s equation both in integral and differential forms.
OR
7 A circular loop having radius 0.1 m and resistances 5Ω lies in the z = 0 plane. The circular loop is
�⃗ = 0.2 sin(103 𝑡𝑡) ����⃗(𝑊𝑊𝑊𝑊/𝑚𝑚
subjected to a magnetic field of 𝐵𝐵 𝑎𝑎𝑧𝑧 2
). Find the current in the loop due to induced
e.m.f.
UNIT – IV
8 Derive and explain the wave propagation in good dielectric.
OR
9 State and prove poynting theorem.
UNIT – V
10 An open wire transmission line has R = 10 ohms per km, L = 0.0037 Henry per km, G = 0.4 x 10-6 mhos
per km and C = 0.0083 x 10-6 Farad per km. Determine the characteristic impedance and propagation
constant. Assume frequency as 1000 Hz.
OR
11 Derive the equations of attenuation constant and phase constant of a transmission line in terms of R, L,
C & G.
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Code: 15A04403 R15
B.Tech II Year II Semester (R15) Regular & Supplementary Examinations October/November 2020
ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY & TRANSMISSION LINES
(Electronics and Communication Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
PART – A
(Compulsory Question)
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1 Answer the following: (10 X 02 = 20 Marks)
(a) Define Coulomb’s law.
(b) Write Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations.
(c) State Biot – Savart law.
(d) Define magnetic energy.
(e) List out Maxwell’s equations in differential form.
(f) Write the boundary conditions of E&H between dielectric 1 to dielectric 2 mediums.
(g) Define polarization.
(h) Calculate Brewster angle of medium €r1 = 1 and €r2 = 4.
(i) Define primary & secondary constants.
(j) Define reflection coefficient. What is the range?

PART – B
(Answer all five units, 5 X 10 = 50 Marks)
UNIT – I
2 (a) An infinite sheet in x-y plane extending from -∞ to ∞ in both directions has a uniform charge density
of 10 nC/m2. Find the Electric field at Z = 1.0 cm.
(b) Derive Continuity equation.
OR
3 (a) Define capacitance. Derive the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor.
(b) An electric field is given by E = 10yax+10ay V/m. Find the potential function, V. Assume V = 0 at the
origin.
UNIT – II
4 (a) If a magnetic field H = 3ax+2ay A/m exists at a point in free space. What is the magnetic flux density
at the point?
(b) Define scalar and vector magnetic potential. Write the related equations.
OR
5 (a) A charge of 12 C has velocity of 5ax+2ay-3az m/s. Determine ‘F’ on the charge in the field of
E = 18ax+5ay+10az V/m.
(b) Derive an equation for energy stored in an inductor.
UNIT – III
6 (a) Find the electric flux density and volume charge density if the electric field, E=x2ax+2y2ay+z2azV/m in
a medium whose €r = 2.
(b) Derive boundary conditions between two different dielectric mediums.
OR
7 (a) The electric field of an EM wave is E = 15 cosω(t-z/v0)ay. Find H.
(b) Derive boundary conditions between dielectric to conductor medium.
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UNIT – IV
8 (a) If €r = 9, μ = μ0, for the medium in which a wave with a frequency 0.3 GHz is propagating, determine
the propagation constant and intrinsic impedance of the medium when σ = 0.
(b) Prove that characteristic impedance of a free space is 377Ω.
OR
9 (a) Derive the relation between E & H fields in uniform plane wave.
(b) Classify the conductors.
UNIT – V
10 (a) A lossy cable which has R = 2.2.5Ω/m, L = 1.0μH/m, C = 1 pF/m and G = 0 operates at f = 5 MHz.
Find the attenuation constant of the line.
(b) Estimate VSWR of the loads, ZO = 50Ω and ZL = 60Ω.
OR
11 (a) Derive Zin of a 2-wire transmission line.
(b) For a transmission line which is terminated in a normalized impedance Zn, VSWR = 2. Find the
normalized impedance magnitude.

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