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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICSENGINEERING

EE3301- ELECTRO MAGNETIC FIELDS
PART-B &C QUESTIONS BANK

Q.No Questions
1 State and prove divergence theorem and stokes theorem.
2 Derive an expression of Electric field intensity due an infinite charged line.
3 Derive an expression of Electric field intensity due charged circular disc.
4 State and prove gauss law and its application.
5 Determine the divergence of these vector fields?
P=x2yz ax+ xzaz
Q=ρsinϕaρ+ρ²z aϕ + z cosϕaz
T=(1/r2)cosϴar+ r sinϴcosϕ aϴ + cosϴ aϴ
6 Explain in detail about Co-ordinate systems.
7 Given two points A(x=2, y=3, z=-1); B(r=4, ϴ=25, ϕ=120).
Find the spherical co-ordinates of A & Cartesian of B.
8 Give three vectors A= 2Ix+Iy; B=2Ix+2Iy-2Iz ; C=2Iy+2IzFind i)A+B ii)B-C
iii)3C iv)Unit vector IB v)|B| vi)Angle between A&B vii)A.B viii) A X B
ix)Unit vector normal to A&B x)(A X B) X c xi) A.(BXC)
9 State and verify divergence theorem for the vector
A= 4x I + 2y2 j +z2 k taken over the cube bounded by x=0, x=1; y=0,y=1;
z=0,z=1
10 Using divergence theorem evaluatewhere A=2xy ax +y2ay+4yz az and s is the
surface of the cube bounded by x=0, x=1; y=0,y=1; z=0,z=1
11 If two charges of 50µC and 10µC are located at (-1,1,3) and (3,1,0)respectively.
Determine the nature of force and its magnitude and direction existing between
the two point charges.
12 V= 2x2y+20z-(4/x2+y2) volts, find the E and D at ρ(6,-2.5,3)
13 Represent point P(0,1,1)m given in Cartesian co-ordinates,
in spherical co-ordinates.
14 Derive an expression of Electric field intensity due an infinite charged line
15 Explain the major sources of electromagnetic fields
Check validity of the divergence theorem considering the field D=2xy ax+x2ay
c/m2 and the rectangular parallelepiped formed by the planes x=0,x=1,y=0,y=2
& z=0,z=3. 3. A vector field
D = [5r2/4]Ir is given in spherical co-ordinates.
Evaluate both sides of divergence theorem for the volume enclosed between
r=1& r=2.
UNIT I ELECTROSTATICS – I
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UNIT II ELECTROSTATICS – II
Q.No Questions
(i) List out the properties of dielectric materials.
1 (ii) Brief note on conductors and dielectrics in a static electric field.(10)
Derive the boundary conditions of the normal and tangential components of
2
electric field at the interface of two media with different dielectrics.
Obtain a formula for the electric field intensity on the axis of a
3 circular disc of radius b and carries uniform charge density ρs.
4 Describe the electric potential due to electric dipole in spherical coordinate
system.
Explain about any two applications of Gauss law with neat
5 diagrams. (13)
Determine the electric field intensity at P(-0.2,0,-2.3) due to a point charge of
6 +5nC at Q(0.2,0.1,-2,5) in air. All dimensions are in meter.
The region y<0 contains a dielectric material for which ε r1=2.5, while the
7 region y>0 is characterized by εr2=4. Let E1=-30 âx+ 50 ây+70 âz
V/m. Interpret (a)EN1, (b) |Etan1|, (c)E1, (d) θ1

8 Explain the importance of Poisson’s and Laplace’s equation in electro magnetics

with necessary equations.
(i)Find the total current in a circular conductor of radius 4 mm if the current
density varies according to J = (104/r) A/m2.
9 (ii) Calculate the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor having a mica
dielectric, εr=6, a plate area of 10 inch2, and a separation of 0.01inch.
Formulate the expression for electrostatic energy required to assemble a group of
10 charges at rest.
A cylindrical capacitor consists of an inner conductor of radius ‘a’ & an outer
conductor whose inner radius is ‘b’. The space between the conductors is filled
11
with a dielectric permittivity Ɛr & length of the capacitor is L. Estimate the value
of the Capacitance.
(i) Write the equation of continuity in integral and differential form. (8)
12 (ii) Discuss the energy stored and energy density in a capacitor with supporting
expressions.(5)
(i) Analyze the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with dielectric εr1=1.5
and εr2 = 3.5 each occupy one half of the space between the plates of area 2 m2
13 and d = 10-3m. (10)
(ii) State Kirchoff ’s current and voltage law.
A capacitor with two dielectrics as follows: Plate area 100 cm2, dielectric 1
thickness = 3 mm, εr1=3dielectric 2
14
thickness = 2 mm, εr2=2. If a potential of 100 V is applied across the plates,
evaluate the Capacitance and the energy stored.
15 If V= 20 / x2+y2 , Find E & D.
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UNIT III MAGNETOSTATICS

Q.No Questions
From the Biot Savart’s law, write the expression for magnetic
1 field intensity at a point P and distance R from the infinitely long straight current
carrying conductor.

Derive the equations for magnetic field intensity and magnetic flux density at the
2
centre of the square current loop with side w using Biot Savart’s law. (13)

3 Write short notes on 1.Magnetic circuits 2.Magnetic forces and torques

4 State about magnetization? Describe the classification of
magnetic materials with examples.

5 Determine the magnetic field intensity at the origin due to current element Idl =
3π(âx + 2 ây + 3âz) µA at(3,4,5)m in free space.
(i) Discuss about the forces and torques acting on a current carrying
6 conductor in a uniform magnetic field.
(ii) Illustrate how Vector Magnetic potential is obtained from Biot Savart
law.
Using Biot-Savart’s law, illustrate the magnetic field intensity on the axis of a
circular loop of radius R carrying a steady current I.A circular loop located on
7
x2 + y2 = 9 , z = 0 carries a direct current of 10 A along aφ. Calculate H at
(0,0,4) and (0,0,-4).
8 Discover the expression of magnetic energy in terms of B and H.
Solve the magnetic field at a point P(0.01, 0, 0)m if current through a co-axial
9
cable is 6 A. which is along the z-axis and a=3mm, b=9mm, c=11mm.
10 Analyze the expression for inductance of a toroidal coil carrying current I, with N
turns and the radius of toroid ‘r’.

11 Examine the magnetic field intensity within a magnetic material where

a)M=150A/m and µ=1.5x10-5 H/m (b)B=300µT and χm=15.

12 Describe about the magnetic boundary condition at the interface between two
magnetic medium.
A solenoid with N1=2000, r1=2 cm and l1= 100cm is concentric within a
13 second coil of N2= 4000, r2= 4cm and
l2=100cm.Calculate mutual inductance assuming free space conditions.
14 Formulate the magnetic flux density around infinitely long straight conductor by
magnetic vector potential.
Validate the expression which relates Magnetic Flux density B and
15 Magnetic vector potential A. Demonstrate the expression with the supporting
laws. (15)
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UNIT IV ELECTRODYNAMIC FIELDS

Q.No Questions
1 Write the boundary conditions that exist at the interface of free
space and a magnetic material of infinite permeability. (13)
2 A circular loop of N turns of conducting wire lies in the XY plane with its center
at the origin og magnetic field specified by B= az B0 Cos (πr/2b) * Sin wt
where, b is the radius of the loop and w is the angular frequency. Find the emf
induced in the loop.
3 i)Write short notes about displacement current and displacement
current density.
(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
4 Show Maxwell’s equation for static fields. Explain how they are modified for
time varying electric and magnetic fields.
5 Derive the expressions for time harmonic retarded scalar and vector potentials in
terms of charge and current distributions.
6 Illustrate the integral and point form of Maxwell’s equations from Faraday’s law
and Ampere’s law.
7 Express the transformer EMF induced in a stationary loop in terms of time
varying vector potential A.
8 Discuss about the propagation of the plane waves in free space and in a
homogeneous material.
9 Demonstrate the detailed steps for the derivation of electromagnetic boundary
conditions.
10 Illustrate the two divergence equations from the two curl equations and the
equation of continuity.
11 Point out the set of Maxwell’s equations as eight scalar equations
In Cartesian Coordinates, In Cylindrical Coordinates,In Spherical Coordinates
12 Calculate the general wave equations for E and H in a non- conducting simple
medium where a charge distribution ρ and a current distribution J exist. Convert
the wave equations to Helmholtz’s equations for sinusoidal time dependence.
13 Prove that the Lorentz condition for potentials are consistent with the equation of
continuity.
14 The circuit is situated in a magnetic field assuming R= 15 ohm. Find the current
i? 2B= az3cos (5π107t- πx) (μT)
15 Deduce the intrinsic impedance equation from the relation between E̅ and H̅ in
free space.
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UNIT V ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES

Q.No Questions
1 Find the wave equations governing the E and H field in a source
free conducting medium with parameters Ɛ,μ,σ
2 Show that the instantaneous pointing vector of a circularly
polarized wave propagating in a lossless medium is independent of time and
distance.
3 Write short notes on plane waves in lossy and lossless medium.
4 State and prove Poynting theorem. Describe the Poynting vector, average power
and instantaneous power.

5 Determine the condition under which the magnitude of the reflection coefficient
equals that of the transmission coefficient for a uniform wave at normal incidence
on an interface between two lossless dielectric medium. (13)
6 Explain the use of Doppler effect in radar applications.
7 Demonstrate the equations for a plane wave incident normally on
a plane dielectric boundary.
8 A uniform plane wave in a lossless medium with intrinsic impedance Ƞ1 is
incident normally onto another lossless medium with intrinsic impedance Ƞ2
through a plane boundary. Develop
the expressions for the time average power densities.
9 Generalize and prove the electric field intensity in lossy media satisfies the
homogeneous Helmholtz’s equation.
10 Determine and compare the intrinsic impedance, attenuation constant and skin
depth of a conducting medium.
11 Calculate the polarization of the reflected wave for a right hand circularly
polarized plane wave.
12 Demonstrate the pointing vector on the surface of a long straight conducting wire
of radius b that carries a direct current I. Verify poynting’s theorem. (13)
13 Examine the general expressions of the attenuation and phase constant for
conducting medium.
14 Estimate the group velocity of a signal that propagates in a lossy dielectric
medium.

15 A uniform plane wave with E= ax Ex propagates in a lossless simple medium

(Ɛr = 4, μr =1, σ=0) in the +Z direction. Assume that Ex is sinusoidal with a
frequency of 100 MHz and has a maximum value of +10-4 V/m at t=0 and Z= 1/8
m
a. write the instantaneous expression for E & H for any t and Z
b. determine the locations where Ex is a positive maximum when t=10-8 sec (15)
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