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IV SEMESTER

EC6403 - ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

Regulation 2013

Academic Year 2016 17

Prepared by

Dr. C. Amali, Assistant Professor/ECE

Ms. N. Subhashini, Assistant Professor/ECE

Mr. G. Saravanan, Assistant Professor/ECE

 VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603 203.

DEPARTMENT OFELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : EC6403 - ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
SEM / YEAR:IV/II

UNIT I STATIC ELECTRIC FIELD

Vector Algebra, Coordinate Systems, Vector differential operator, Gradient, Divergence, Curl,
Divergence theorem, Stokes theorem, Coulombs law, Electric field intensity, Point, Line, Surface and
Volume charge distributions, Electric flux density, Gauss law and its applications, Gauss divergence
theorem, Absolute Electric potential, Potential difference, Calculation of potential differences for
different configurations. Electric dipole, Electrostatic Energy and Energy density.
PART - A
Q.No. Questions BT Level Competence
1. Define Electric field intensity. BTL 1 Remembering

2. Describe line, surface and volume charge density. BTL 2 Understanding

3. State divergence theorem. BTL 1 Remembering

4. Tell about Stokes theorem. BTL 1 Remembering

5. Recall the Coulombs law. BTL 1 Remembering

6. What is the principle of superposition of fields. BTL 1 Remembering

7. Give the relationship between potential and electric field intensity. BTL 2 Understanding

8. Identify the unit vector and its magnitude corresponding to the given BTL 3 Applying
vector A=5 x + y + 3 z.
9. Estimate the distance between the given vectors A(1,2,3) and B(2,1,2). BTL 6 Creating

10. Discuss about electric scalar potential. BTL 2 Understanding

11. Calculate the field intensity at a point on a sphere of radius 3m, of a +ve BTL 5 Evaluating
charge of 2 placed at the origin of the sphere.

12. Analyze a differential volume element in spherical coordinates (r,,) BTL 4 Analyzing
resulting from differential charges in the orthogonal coordinate systems.
13. 2 Z BTL 3 Applying
Solve the gradient of scalar system t=x y+e at point P (1, 5,-2).
14. Compare the integral and differential form of Gauss law. BTL 4 Analyzing

15. Point out the potential due to an electric dipole. BTL 2 Understanding

16. Convert the point P (5, 1, 3) from Cartesian to spherical coordinates. BTL 4 Analyzing
17. Show the potential difference between points A and B for a point charge BTL 1 Remembering
Q.
18. Justify that electric field is conservative. BTL 3 Applying

2
19. Obtain the gradient of V=10 r sin cos. BTL 6 Creating
20. A point charge +2 nC is located at origin. Determine the value of BTL 5 Evaluating
potential at P(1,0,0)m.
PART - B
1. (i) Deduce the vector form of force equation between two point BTL 1 Remembering
charges using Coulombs law. (8)
(ii) Write short notes on principle of superposition of fields as
applied to charge distribution. (5)
2. State and prove Gausss law. Write applications of Gausss law. BTL 1 Remembering
Describe any two applications of Gausss law. (13)
3. (i) Write shot notes on three co-ordinates systems. (5) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) Given the points A(2,-1,2), B (-1,1,4) & C (4,3,-1).
Find (a) Angle between RAB and RAC. ( b) Area of triangle ABC,
(c) Unit vector perpendicular to ABC. (8)
4. Determine the electric field intensity of an infinite straight line charge BTL 1 Remembering
carrying uniform line charge density of LC/m. (13)
5. (i)Express Electric flux density due to a point charge Q placed at origin. BTL 2 Understanding
Hence obtain the relation between D&E. (5)
(ii) Derive the electric field due to an infinite uniformly charged sheet.
(8)
6. Obtain the expression for electric field intensity on the axis of a BTL 2 Understanding
uniformly charged circular disc. (13)
7. (i) Construct an expression for electric field intensity at point P due to BTL 2 Understanding
an electric dipole. (8)
(ii) Show and derive the Point form and Integral form of Gauss law. (5)

8. Four point charges each of 10C are placed in free space at the points BTL 3 Applying
(1,0,0), (-1,0,0), (0,1,0) & (0,-1,0)m respectively. Calculate the force on
a point charge of 30C located at a point (0, 0, 1)m. (13)

2 2 2
9. (i)If V=2x y+20z-(4/(x +y )) Volts, Find E and D at P(6,-2.5,3). (5) BTL 3 Applying
0 0
(ii)Given the two points A(x=2,y=3,z=-1) and B(r=4,=25 ,=120 ).
Find the spherical coordinates of A and Cartesian coordinates of B.
(8)
2 2 2
10. If D=10y x+10x y y+15 z C/m , Inspect the total charge enclosed BTL 4 Analyzing
within the region 0 <x,y,z< 2 by evaluating one or more surface
integrals. (13)
11. Derive both sides of Divergence theorem for the region defined 0 r2, BTL 4 Analyzing
3 3 2
0/2 for the given flux density D=(2cos/r ) r+(sin/r ) C/m .
(13)
12. Explain the relation between potential and field intensity. Also derive an BTL 4 Analyzing
expression for potential due to electric dipole. (13)
 (i) Given two
vectors AA = 3ax
+4ay -5az and
13. BA= -6ax +2ay +45az. BTL 5 Evaluating
Examine the unit vector normal to the plane containing the vectors AA
and BA. (7)
(ii) How do you transform the vectors between Cartesian and cylindrical
systems? (6)
14. Recall the stokes and divergence theorems with their applications. (13) BTL 6 Creating

PART - C
1. Two point charges 1.5nC at (0,0,0.1) and -1.5nC at (0,0,-0.1) are in free BTL 5 Evaluating
space. Treat the two charges as a dipole at the origin and calculate the
potential at P(0.3,0,0.4). (15)
2. Apply gauss law to find charge enclosed in hollow sphere whose surface BTL 5 Evaluating
is uniformly charged. Formulate the equation for potential due to a
system of point charges. (15)
3. Validate stokes theorem for a vector field FA = r2cosar + Z sinaz and the BTL 6 Creating
A
path L defined by 0r3 , 045and z=0. (15)
4. (i) Predict the potential difference between the points A and B which are BTL 6 Creating
at a distance of 0.5 m and 0.1 m respectively from a negative charge of
-10
20*10 coulomb, 0 =8.854 pF/m. (8)
(ii) If three charges 3C, 4C and 5C are located at (0,0,0) , (2,-1,3)
and (0,4,-2) respectively. Find the potential at (1,0,1) assuming zero
potential at infinity. (7)

UNIT II CONDUCTORS AND DIELECTRICS

Conductors and dielectrics in Static Electric Field, Current and current density, Continuity equation,
Polarization, Boundary conditions, Method of images, Resistance of a conductor, Capacitance, Parallel plate,
Coaxial and Spherical capacitors, Boundary conditions for perfect dielectric materials, Poissons equation,
Laplaces equation, Solution of Laplace equation, Application of Poissons and Laplaces equations.

PART - A
Q.No Questions BT Competence
1. Define current density. Write the relation between current and current BTL 1 Remembering
density.
2. What is polarization? Write mathematical equation for polarization. BTL 1 Remembering
3. Describe dielectric strength. Write its value for the air with unit. BTL 2 Understanding
4. Why the electrostatic potential is continuous at boundary? BTL 1 Remembering
5. Tell about capacitance and write the capacitance equation of a coaxial BTL 1 Remembering
cable.
6. State Uniqueness theorem. BTL 1 Remembering
7. Show continuity equation in integral and differential form. What do you BTL 2 Understanding
 understand from current continuity equation?
8. Identify equation of Ohms law in point form. BTL 2 Understanding
9. Give the boundary conditions for the conductor - free space boundary in BTL 2 Understanding
electrostatic and interface between two dielectrics.
10. List the properties of conductor and dielectric materials. BTL 1 Remembering
11. Calculate the values of D and P for a certain linear, homogeneous, BTL 3 Applying
isotropic dielectric material having relative permittivity of 1.8 and
12. Solve the energy stored in a 10 F capacitor which has been charged to BTL 3 Applying
a voltage of 400v.
13. Show that the potential field given below satisfies the Laplaces BTL 3 Applying
2 2 2
equation V=2x -3y +z .
14. Distinguish homogeneous and non-homogeneous medium. BTL 4 Analyzing
15. Differentiate linear and nonlinear medium. BTL 4 Analyzing
16. Compare Poissons and Laplaces equation. BTL 4 Analyzing
-3
17. Determine the resistance of copper wire having diameter of 1.29110 m BTL 5 Evaluating
-7
length of 1609m and of 5.810 .
18. Estimate the value of capacitance between two square plates having BTL 5 Evaluating
cross sectional area of 1 sq.cm separated by 1 cm placed in a liquid
19. Formulate Poissons equation from Gausss law. BTL 6 Creating
20. Generate Laplaces equation in different co-ordinate systems. BTL 6 Creating
PART - B
1. (i) Discuss briefly about the nature of dielectric materials. List out the BTL 1 Remembering
properties of dielectric materials. (7)
(ii) Write the equation of continuity in integral and differential form.
(6)
2. (i) Derive the boundary conditions of the normal and tangential BTL 1 Remembering
components of electric field at the interface of two media with
different dielectrics. (8)
(ii) Deduce the expression for joint capacitance of two capacitors C 1 and
C2 when connected in series and parallel. (5)
3. (i) Examine the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor. (6) BTL 4 Analyzing
(ii)Show the expression of the capacitance for a spherical capacitor
consists of 2 concentric spheres of radius a&b also obtain the
capacitance for an isolated sphere. (7)
4. (i) State the relationship between polarization and electric field BTL 1 Remembering
intensity. (7)
(ii) Identify the expression for the capacitance of a coaxial cable. (6)
5. (i) Explain Poissons and Laplaces equation. (5) BTL 2 Understanding
2
(ii) Given the potential field, V = (50sin/r ) V, in free space, determine
whether V satisfies Laplaces equation. (8)
6. (i) A cylindrical capacitor consists of an inner conductor of radius a & BTL 2 Understanding
an outer conductor whose inner radius is b. The space between the
conductors is filled with a dielectric permittivity r & length of the
capacitor is L. Estimate the value of the capacitance . (8)

(ii) Illustrate the capacitance of parallel plate capacitor having two

dielectric media with expressions. (5)
 2
7. (i) If two parallel plates of area 4 m are separated by a distance 6 mm , BTL 2 Understanding
find the capacitance between these 2 plates . If a rubber sheet of 4
mm thick with r= 2.4 is introduced in between the plates leaving a
gap of 1 mm on both sides, estimate the capacitance. (7)

(ii) Determine the polarization and the total dipole moment in a

dielectric slab which is placed under the influence of electric flux
2 3
density 20 z C/m . The volume of the slab is 2 mm . Assume that
the relative permittivity is equal to 3. (6)
8. (i) Find the total current in a circular conductor of radius 4 mm if the BTL 3 Applying
4 2
current density varies according to J = (10 /r) A/m . (8)
(ii) Calculate the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor having a
2
mica dielectric, r=6, a plate area of 10 inch , and a separation of
0.01inch. (5)
9. (i) A cylindrical capacitor has radii a= 1 cm and b= 2.5 cm. If the space BTL 3 Applying
between the two plates is filled with an inhomogeneous dielectric
r = (10 + ) / , Enumerate the capacitance per meter of the capacitor.
(6)
(ii) Brief note on conductors and dielectrics in a static electric field. (7)
10. (i) The region y<0 contains a dielectric material for which r1=2.5, while BTL 4 Analyzing
the region y>0 is characterized by r2=4. Let E1=-30 x+ 50 y+70 z
V/m. Interpret (a)EN1, (b) |Etan1|, (c)E1, (d) 1
(6)
(ii) The potential on the plane, x-2y+5z=2 is 50 V. Point P (2, 3,-7) lies
on a parallel conducting plane having a potential of -360V. Observe
(a) V at A (-1,4,6) (b) E(x,y,z) (7)
11. (i) Recall the expression for the cylindrical capacitance using BTL 1 Remembering
Laplaces equation. (8)
(ii) Discuss the energy stored and energy density in a capacitor with
supporting expressions. (5)
12. (i) Analyze the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with dielectric BTL 4 Analyzing
r1 =1.5 and r2 = 3.5 each occupy one half of the space between the
2 -3
plates of area 2 m and d = 10 m. (8)
(ii) Describe how the Polarization P in obtained in the static electric
field with mathematical expressions. (5)
2
13. (i) A capacitor with two dielectrics as follows: Plate area 100 cm , BTL 5 Evaluating
dielectric 1 thickness = 3 mm, r1=3dielectric 2 thickness = 2 mm,
r2=2. If a potential of 100 V is applied across the plates, evaluate the
capacitance and the energy stored. (7)
(ii) Estimate the capacitance of a conducting sphere of 2 cm in
diameter, covered with a layer of polyethylene with 1=2.26 and
3cm thick. (6)
14. (i) Produce the boundary conditions for a conductor-free space interface. BTL 6 Creating
(8)
(ii) Depict the salient points to be noted when the boundary conditions
are applied. (5)
 PART - C
1. (i) Two concentric metal spherical shells of radii a and b are separated BTL 5 Evaluating
by weakly conducting material of conductivity . If they are
maintained at a potential difference V, what current flows from one
to the other? What is the resistance between the shells? Measure the
resistance if b >> a. (10)

(ii) A metallic sphere of radius 10 cm has a surface charge density of 10

2
nC/m . Calculate the energy stored in the system. (5)
2. (i) In spherical coordinates V = 25 volts on a conductor at r = 2 cm and BTL 5 Evaluating
V = 150 volts at r = 35 cm. The space between the conductors is a
dielectric of r= 3.12. Determine the surface charge densities on the
conductor. (9)

(ii) A coaxial cable contains an insulating material of conductivity . If

the radius of the centre wire is a and that of the sheath is b, show that
the conductance of the cable per unit length is = . 2

(6)
ln( )

3. Formulate the energy required to assemble a uniform sphere of charge BTL 6 Creating
3
with radius b and volume charge density C/m . (15)
4. Electro hydrodynamic (EHD) pumping is modelled with two electrodes BTL 6 Creating
separated by a distance of d with a potential of V o volts in the left
electrode and 0 volts in the right electrode respectively. The regions
between the electrodes contain a uniform charge o, which is generated
at the left electrode and collected at the right electrode. Predict the net
3
force during pumping if o = 25 mC/ m and Vo = 22kV. (15)

UNIT III STATIC MAGNETIC FIELDS

Biot-Savart Law, Magnetic field Intensity, Estimation of Magnetic field Intensity for straight and circular
conductors, Amperes Circuital Law, Point form of Amperes Circuital Law, Stokes theorem, Magnetic
flux and magnetic flux density, The Scalar and Vector Magnetic potentials, Derivation of Steady
magnetic field Laws.
PART - A
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1. Define magnetic field intensity and state its unit. BTL 1 Remembering
2. State Biot-Savarts law. BTL 1 Remembering
3. Describe Amperes circuital law. BTL 1 Remembering
4. What is scalar magnetic potential & vector magnetic potential? BTL 1 Remembering
5. Write the relation between magnetic flux and flux density. BTL 1 Remembering
6. List the applications of Amperes circuital law. BTL 1 Remembering
7. Point out the relation between magnetic flux density and magnetic BTL 2 Understanding
field intensity.
8. Write about the relative permeability. BTL 2 Understanding
9. Interpret the point form of Amperes circuital law. BTL 2 Understanding
10. Express magnetic field intensity H in all the regions if cylindrical BTL 2 Understanding
conductor carriers a direct current I and its radius is R m.
11. Draw the magnetic field pattern in and around a solenoid. BTL 3 Applying
12. A long straight wire carries a current I = 1 amp. At what distance is BTL 3 Applying
the magnetic field H= 1 A/m.
13. A ferrite material has r = 50 operating with sufficiently low flux BTL 3 Applying
densities and B=0.05 Tesla. Compute magnetic field intensity.
14. Inspect the Laplaces equation for scalar magnetic potential. BTL 4 Analyzing
15. Examine the magnetic flux density in vector form for the given vector BTL 4 Analyzing
2 2 2
magnetic potential A =10/(x +y +z ) x.
16. Detect magnetic field intensity at the centre of square loop of side 5m BTL 4 Analyzing
carrying 10A of current.
17. Can a static magnetic field exist in a good conductor? Explain. BTL 5 Evaluating
18. A solid non-magnetic conductor of circular cross section has its axis BTL 5 Evaluating
on the z axis and carry a uniformly distributed total current of 60A in
the z direction. If the radius is 4mm, Measure the value of B at r
=5mm.
19. Generate the expression of H for a solenoid having N turns of finite BTL 6 Creating
length d.
20. Formulate the single valued potential function if there is no current BTL 6 Creating
enclosed by the specified path.
PART - B
1. From the Biot Savarts law, write the expression for magnetic field BTL 1 Remembering
intensity and vector potential at a point P and distance R from the
infinitely long straight current carrying conductor. (13)
2. Reproduce the expression for magnetic field due to an infinitely long BTL 1 Remembering
coaxial cable. (13)
3. Write the equations for magnetic field intensity and magnetic flux BTL 1 Remembering
density at the centre of the square current loop of side l using Biot
Savarts law then determine the same for square loop of sides 5 m
carrying current of 10 A. (13)
4. (i) Consider two identical circular current loops of radius 3 m and BTL 1 Remembering
opposite current 20 Amps are in parallel planes , separated on their
common axis by 10 m. Identify the magnetic field intensity at a point
midway between the loops. (7)
(ii) Find the magnetic field intensity at the origin due to current
element Idl = 3(x + 2 y + 3z) A at(3,4,5)m in free space. (6)

5. (i) Evaluate both the sides of Stokes theorem for the field H = 6xyx BTL 5 Evaluating
2
3y y A /m and the rectangular path around the , 2 x 5 ,
-1 y 1 , z=0 . Let the positive direction of dS be z. (7)
 (ii) At a point P(x, y, z) the components of vector magnetic
potential A are given as Ax =4x+3y+2z, Ay =5x+6y+3z and
Az =2x+3y+5z. Determine B at point P and state its nature. (6)

6. Express a general expression for the magnetic flux density B at any BTL 2 Understanding
point along the axis of a long solenoid. Sketch the variation of B from
point to point along the axis. (13)
7. (i) Using Biot-Savarts law, illustrate the magnetic field intensity on BTL 2 Understanding
the axis of a circular loop of radius R carrying a steady current I.
(8)
2 2
(ii) A circular loop located on x + y = 9 , z = 0 carries a direct current
of 10 A along a. Calculate H at (0,0,4) and (0,0,-4). (5)
8. (i) Discover the H for a solid cylindrical conductor of radius a, where BTL 3 Applying
the current I is uniformly distributed over the cross section. (7)
(ii) Demonstrate the applications of Amperes circuit law. (6)

9. (i) Solve the magnetic field at a point P(0.01, 0, 0)m if current through BTL 3 Applying
a co-axial cable is 6 A. which is along the z-axis and a=3mm,
b=9mm, c=11mm. (5)

(ii) Combine Biot-Savart law and Amperes circuital law using the
concept of vector magnetic potential. (8)
10. A Conductor in the form of regular polygon of n sides inscribed in a BTL 4 Analyzing
circle of radius R. Show that the expression for magnetic flux density
is B = (0nI/2R) tan (/n) at the center, where I is the current. Show
also when n is indefinitely increased then the expression reduces to
B= (0I/2R). (13)
11. (i) Analyze the magnetic field intensity of a hollow conducting cylinder BTL 4 Analyzing
carrying current I along positive z direction. Assume that the inner
radius is a and the outer radius is b. (8)
2 2 3
(ii) Given a vector magnetic potential = (2x y + yz) x +(x y x z) y
2 2
+ (-6xy +4y z ) z Wb/m . Find the magnetic flux through a loop
described by x = 1, y < 2 , z <2. (5)

12. Compare the magnetic field intensity in the different regions of co- BTL 4 Analyzing
axial cable by applying Amperes circuital law. (13)
-5z 2
13. (i)The magnetic flux density is given as 4cos (y/2) e x wb/m . BTL 2 Understanding
Determine the magnetic flux crossing the plane surface where x=0,
0<y<1, and z=0. (8)
(ii) Find 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. (5)

14.
(i) At a BTL 6 Creatin
point g
 P(x,y,z)
the
compon
ents of
vector
magneti
c
potentia
l
= (4x + 3y+2 z) , Ay =(5x +6y +3 z) and Az=

are given as Az
(5)
(2x+3y+5z). Invent at point P.
(ii) Formulate the magnetic flux density around infinitely long straight
conductor by magnetic vector potential. (8)

PART - C
1. Validate the expression which relates the current density J, Magnetic BTL 5 Evaluating
Flux density B and Magnetic vector potential A. Demonstrate the
expression with the supporting laws. (15)
2. A coaxial cable with radius of inner conductor a, inner radius of outer BTL 5 Evaluating
conductor b and outer radius c carries a current I at inner conductor
and I in the outer conductor. Estimate and sketch the variance of
against r for (i) r <a (ii)a < r <b (iii)b < r < c (iv)r > c. (15)

3. BTL 6 Creating
Develop the expression for magnetic field densityusing the vector

magnetic potential =

(
2
+
2
) Wb/m. Consider an
2
4

infinitely long conductor of radius a is placed with its axis along the z-
axis with direct current Io flowing in the conductor along z axis.
Verify the result obtained using Amperes law. (15)

4. Apply Amperes law to an infinite current sheet in the z = 0 plane BTL 6 Creating
with uniform current density J = Jy A/ m. Considering the

Amperian path as rectangular path around the origin and compute the
Magnetic field Intensity. (15)

UNIT IV MAGNETIC FORCES AND MATERIALS

Force on a moving charge, Force on a differential current element, Force between current elements,
Force and torque on a closed circuit, The nature of magnetic materials, Magnetization and permeability,
Magnetic boundary conditions involving magnetic fields, The magnetic circuit, Potential energy and forces
on magnetic materials, Inductance, Basic expressions for self and mutual inductances, Inductance
evaluation for solenoid, toroid, coaxial cables and transmission lines, Energy stored in Magnetic field.
PART - A
Q.No Questions BT Competence

1. State the Lorentz force equation for a moving charge? Give its BTL 1 Remembering
applications.
2. Give an integral expression for the force on a closed circuit of a current I BTL 1 Remembering
in the magnetic field H.
3. Define magnetic dipole moment. BTL 1 Remembering
4. Point out the concept self-inductance. BTL 2 Understanding

5. Tell about mutual inductance. BTL 1 Remembering

6. Recall relative permeability of material. BTL 1 Remembering

7. Summarize the expression for energy stored in an inductor. BTL 2 Understanding

8. Outline the use of Lorentz force equation. BTL 2 Understanding

9. Classify the different types of magnetic materials. BTL 4 Analyzing

10. Give the expression for the torque experienced by a force in vector form. BTL 2 Understanding

11. Identify the importance of self-inductance and mutual inductance. BTL 3 Applying

12. Express the inductance of a toroid for the coil of N turns. BTL 3 Applying

13. How mutual inductance between two coils do is related to their self- BTL 3 Applying
inductances.
14. An inductive coil of 10mH is carrying a current of 10A. Analyze the BTL 4 Analyzing
energy stored in the magnetic field.
15. A solenoid has an inductance of 20 mH. If the length of the solenoid is BTL 4 Analyzing
increased by two times and the radius is decreased to half of its original
16. Show the permeability of the material whose magnetic susceptibility is BTL 1 Remembering
49.
-3 2
17. A loop with magnetic dipole moment 810 z Am lies in a uniform BTL 5 Evaluating
2
magnetic field of B= 0.2 x+0.4 zWb/m . Calculate torque.
18. A conductor 6m long lies along z-direction with a current of 2A in z BTL 5 Evaluating
direction. Find the force experienced by conductor if B=0.08 x(T).
19. Discuss why flux density is called as a solenoidal vector in a closed BTL 6 Creating
surface.
20. Estimate the inductance of a toroid formed by surfaces =3cm and BTL 6 Creating
=5cm, z=0 and z=1.5cm wrapped with 5000 turns of wire and filled
PART - B

1. (i) State about magnetization? Describe the classification of magnetic BTL 1 Remembering
materials with examples. (8)
(ii) Name the equation of force on a differential current element. (5)

2. (i) Write short notes on energy stored in magnetic fields. (7) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) Show the inductance of the solenoid with N turns and L meter length
carrying a current of I amperes. (6)
3. (i) Recall magnetic boundary conditions with neat sketch. (8) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) Two coils A and B with 800 and 1200 turns respectively are having
common magnetic circuit. A current of 0.5A in coil A produces a
flux of 3mWb and 80% of flux links with coil B. Choose the value of
L1, L2 and M? (5)
4. (i) List the general expressions for self-inductance and mutual BTL 1 Remembering
 inductance. (7)
(ii) A charged particle of mass 1Kg and charge 2C starts at origin with
zero initial velocity in region where EA=3az V/m. Find a)Force on the
A
particle b) time it takes to reach the point p(0,0,12)m.

5. (i) Derive the expression for self-inductance of infinitely long solenoid. BTL 2 Understanding
(7)
(ii) Explain the expression for inductance of a toroidal coil carrying
current I, with N turns and the radius of toroid R. (6)
6. (i) Describe about the magnetic boundary condition at the interface BTL 2 Understanding
between two magnetic medium. (7)
(ii) Illustrate an expression for the force between two current carrying
wires. Assume that the currents are in the same direction. (6)

7. (i) Give the comparison between magnetic and electric circuits. (7) BTL 2 Understanding
(ii)Express the magnetic field intensity within a magnetic material
-5
where a)M=150A/m and =1.5x10 H/m (b)B=300T and m=15. (6)

8. (i) An iron ring of relative permeability 100 is wound uniformly with BTL 3 Applying
two coils of 100 and 400 turns of wire. The cross section of the ring is 4
2
cm . The mean circumference is 50 cm. Calculate a) the self-inductance
of each of the two coils. b) The mutual inductance. c) The total
inductance when the two the coils are connected in series with flux in
the same sense. d) The total inductance when the coils are connected in
series with flux in the opposite sense.
(7)
(ii) Show that inductance of the cable is L=l/2 ln(b/a) H (6)
9. (i) A solenoid has an inductance of 20mH. If the length of the solenoid BTL 3 Applying
is increased by two times and the radius is decreased to half of its
original value, Compute the new inductance. (6)
(ii) An air core Toroid with rectangular cross section, has 700 turns with
inner radius of 1cm and outer radius of 2cm and height is 2.5cm.
Solve inductance using (a) The formula for square cross section of
toroids (b) The approximate formula for general toroid which
assumes a uniform H at mean radius. (7)
10. In medium 1, B= 1.2 x+0.8 y+0.4 z T. where r1=15 and r2=1. BTL 4 Analyzing
Determine B2 and H2 in other medium and also calculate the angle made
by the fields with the normal where Z axis is normal to the boundary.
Also find the ratio of tan1/tan2. (13)
11. (i) Find the expression of inductance for the co-axial. (7) BTL 4 Analyzing
(ii) A solenoid with N1=2000, r1=2 cm and l1= 100cm is concentric
within a second coil of N2= 4000, r2= 4cm and l2=100cm.Calculate
mutual inductance assuming free space conditions. (6)
12. (i) A point charge of Q=-1.2C has velocity v = (5a x+2ay-3az)m/s. Find BTL 4 Analyzing
A A A A
the magnitude of the force exerted on the charge if,
(a) EA= (-18ax+5ay-10az) V/m (b) BA= (-4ax+4ay+3az) T (c)Both are
A A A A A A
present simultaneously. (9)
(ii) Examine the force on a charge of 1pC moving with a velocity of
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10 aym/s, if the magnetic field is HA= (0.01/ 0)ax A/m. (4)
A A
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13. (i) An iron ring with a cross sectional area of 8 cm and circumference of BTL 5 Evaluating
120 cm is wound with 480 turns wire carrying a current of 2 A. A
relative permeability of ring is 1250. Calculate the flux established in
the ring. (7)
(ii) A magnetic circuit employs an air core toroid with 500 turns, cross
2
sectional area 6 cm , mean radius 15cm and 4 A coil current.
Determine reluctance of the circuit, flux density and magnetic field
intensity. (6)
14. (i) A solenoid is 50 cm long, 2 cm in diameter and contains 1500 turns. BTL 6 Creating
The 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 50cm
long and 5 cm in diameter and is wound with 2000 turns of wire,
carrying a current of 10 A. (6)

PART - C
1. (i) Evaluate the expression for force between parallel conductors. (8) BTL 5 Evaluating

(ii) Two wires carrying current in the same direction of 3A and 6A are
placed with their axes 5 cm apart, free space permeability
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0=4 x10 H/m. Estimate the force between them in N/m length.(7)
2. Region 1 is the semi-infinite space in which 2x-5y>0, while region 2 is BTL 5 Evaluating
defined by 2x-5y<0. Let r1=3, r2=4 and HA1=30ax A/m. Calculate
A
(a) |BA1|, (b) |BAN1|, (c) |HAtan1|, (d) |HA2|. (15)
3. (i)Illustrate magnetic circuit with a sketch and hence formulate the BTL 6 Creating
expression for its reluctance. (12)

(ii) Find inductance per unit length of a co axial cable if radius of inner
and outer conductor are 1mm and 3mm respectively. Assume r=1. (3)
4. Propose the concept of mutual inductance between straight long wire BTL 6 Creating
and a square loop and explain. (15)

UNIT V TIME VARYING FIELDS AND MAXWELLS EQUATIONS

Fundamental relations for Electrostatic and Magneto static fields, Faradays law for Electromagnetic
Induction, Transformers, Motional Electromotive forces, Differential form of Maxwells equations,
Integral form of Maxwells equations, Potential functions, Electromagnetic boundary conditions, Wave
equations and their solutions, Pointings theorem, Time harmonic fields, Electromagnetic Spectrum.
PART - A

Q.No Questions BT Competence

1. State Faradays law of electromagnetic induction. BTL 1 Remembering

2. Define Lenzs Law. BTL 1 Remembering

3. What is the significance of displacement current? BTL 1 Remembering

4. List the characteristics of uniform plane wave? BTL 1 Remembering

5. Write Maxwells equation in point form or differential form and in BTL 1 Remembering
integral form.
6. Give the situations, when the rate of change of flux results in a nonzero BTL 2 Understanding
value.
7. Inspect the condition under which conduction current is equal to the BTL 4 Analyzing
displacement current.
8. Summarize point form of Maxwells equation in phasor form. BTL 2 Understanding

9. Distinguish between conduction current and displacement current. BTL 4 Analyzing

10. Express the Poynting theorem in point form. BTL 2 Understanding

11. Identify Maxwells equation as derived from Amperes law. BTL 3 Applying

12. Find the Poynting vector on the surface of a long straight conducting BTL 3 Applying
wire of radius b and conductivity that carries a direct current I.
13. Calculate the intrinsic impedance of free space. BTL 3 Applying

14. Explain Poynting theorem. BTL 2 Understanding

15. Analyze the relationship between instantaneous, average and complex BTL 4 Analyzing
pointing vector.
16. Find the velocity of electromagnetic wave in free space and in lossless BTL 1 Remembering
dielectric.
17. Determine the characteristics impedance of the medium whose relative BTL 5 Evaluating
permittivity is 3 and relative permeability is 1.
18. Estimate the emf induced about the path r=0.5, z=0, t=0. If BTL 5 Evaluating
B=0.01sin377t T
19. Test the depth of penetration of plane wave in copper at a power BTL 6 Creating
10
frequency of 60Hz and at a microwave frequency of 10 Hz. Given
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=3.810 mho/m.
20. A wave propagates from a dielectric medium to the interface with free BTL 6 Creating
0
space if the angle of incidence is the critical angle 20 . Solve for relative
permittivity of the medium.
PART - B
1. (i)State and prove Poynting theorem. (7) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii)Tell about the Poynting vector, average power and instantaneous
power. (6)
2. (i)Show Maxwells equation for static fields. Explain how they are BTL 1 Remembering
modified for time varying electric and magnetic fields. (7)
(ii) Generalize Amperes law for time varying fields. (6)
3. What is the consistency of Amperes law. Is it possible to construct a BTL 1 Remembering
 generator of EMF which is constant and does not vary with time by
using EM induction principle? Explain. (13)
4. (i) Write short notes about displacement current and displacement BTL 1 Remembering
current density. (8)
(ii) In a given lossy dielectric medium, conduction current density
9 2
Jc=0.02 sin10 t (A/m ). Find the displacement current density if
3
=10 S/m and r=6.5 (5)
5. (i) Derive the expression for total power flow in co-axial cable. (8) BTL 2 Understanding
(ii)Give the physical interpretation of Maxwells first and second
equation. (5)
6. Discover the wave equation starting from the Maxwells equation for BTL 4 Analyzing
free space. (13)
7. Discuss about the propagation of the plane waves in free space and in a BTL 2 Understanding
homogeneous material. (13)
8. (i) In a free space, H =0.2cos (t-x) z A/m. Find the total power BTL 3 Applying
passing through a circular disc of radius 5 cm. (7)
(ii) Let E=50cos(t-x) z V/m in free space, Find the average power
crossing a circular area of radius 2.5m in the plane z=0. Assume
Em = Hm . o and o =120. (6)
9. Illustrate the integral and point form of Maxwells equations from BTL 3 Applying
Faradays law and Amperes law. (13)
10. (i) If electric field intensity in the free space is given by BTL 4 Analyzing
8
E = 50/ cos (10 t-10z) V/m. Inspect the Magnetic Flux density
B.
(8)
(ii) Electric flux density in a charge free region is given by
D=10xx + 5y y +Kz z C/m2, find the constant K. (5)
11. (i) In a material for which =5.0 S/m and r= 1, the electric field BTL 4 Analyzing
10
intensity is E=250sin10 t V/m. Examine the conduction and
displacement current densities, and the frequency at which both have
equal magnitudes. (7)
(ii) An electric field in a medium which is source free is given by
8
E=1.5cos (10 t- z) x V/m. Find B, H and D. Assume r= 1. r=1,
=0. (6)

12. Explain the concept of retarded potential. (13) BTL 2 Understanding

2 -t
13. (i)Given E=Eo z e x in free space. Verify whether, there is a magnetic BTL 5 Evaluating
field so that both Faradays law and Amperes law are satisfied
simultaneously. (7)
(ii) The electric field intensity of uniform plane wave in free space is
given by E=94.25 cos(t+6z) x V/m. calculate the a) velocity of
propagation b) wave frequency c) wavelength d) magnetic field
intensity e) average power density in the medium. (6)

14. (i) In free space H= 0.2 cos (t-z) x A/m. Solve for the total power BTL 6 Creating
passing through a circular disc of radius 5cm. (7)

(ii) In a charge free non- magnetic dielectric region, the magnetic field is
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given by H= 5cos (10 t-4y) z A/m. Solve for dielectric constant of
the medium and also the displacement current density.(6)

PART - C
1. Starting from Maxwells equation, evaluate homogeneous vector BTL 5 Evaluating
Helmholtzs equation in phasor form. (15)
2. Deduce the intrinsic impedance equation from the relation between EA BTL 5 Evaluating
and HA in free space. (15)
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3. In non magnetic material, H=30cos(2*10 t6x)ay A/m. Formulate BTL 6
A Creating
A
intrinsic impedance and pointing vector. (15)
4. (i) Estimate the value of k such that following pairs of field satisfies BTL 6 Creating
Maxwells equation in the region where =0, v=0
(a) EA=[kx-100t]ayA V/m, HA=[x+20t]azA A/m and =0.25H/m, =0.01F/m
2
(b) DA=5xax-2ay+kzaz C/m , BA=2ay mT and =0, =0.
A A A A
(8)

(ii) If the magnetic field HA=[3x cos + 6y sin] a z, find current density J J
A
if fields are invariant with time. (7)