18EC315- Electromagnetic theory

K.S.R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: TIRUCHENGODE–637 215.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
COURSE / LESSON PLAN SCHEDULE
NAME: C.KARTHIK
CLASS: II-ECE SUBJECT: 18EC315- Electromagnetic theory

A). TEXT BOOK:

1. W H.Hayt& J A Buck, “Engineering Electromagnetics” TATA McGraw-Hill, 7th edition 2011.
2. E.C. Jordan & K.G. Balmain, “Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating Systems” Pearson
Education/PHI, 4th edition 2006.

B). REFERENCES:.
1 Matthew N.O.Sadiku, “Elements of Engineering Electromagnetics” Oxford University Press, 4th
edition, 2007.
2 NarayanaRao, N “Elements of Engineering Electromagnetics”, Pearson Education, New Delhi,6th
edition 2006.
3 Ramo, Whinnery and Van Duzer, “Fields and Waves in Communications Electronics” John Wiley &
Sons, 3rd edition 2003.
4 David K.Cheng, “Field and Wave Electromagnetics”, Pearson Edition, 2nd edition, 2004.
5 G.S.N. Raju, “Electromagnetic Field Theory &Transmission Lines”, Pearson Education, 1st edition,
2013.
.
C). LEGEND:
L1 -Lecture 1 BB- Black Board T1- Tutorial1
OHP- Over Head Projector Tx1-Text1 pp- Pages Rx1-Reference1

Teaching
Lecture Topics to be covered Aid Book No./Page No.
S.No. Hour Required
UNIT-I STATIC ELECTRIC FIELD
Tx1/pp 1.1-1.38
Rectangular,Cylindrical and Spherical
1 L1 BB Rx3/pp-13,Rx5/pp-1.11-1.114,
Co- ordinate System Rx 1/pp-9-24, Rx2/pp-14,Rx 4/pp-30-52
Tx1/pp 1.5-1.79
line, Surface and Volume Integrals
Rx3/pp-14-19,Rx 1/pp-119-122,Rx 2/pp-6
2 L2 &Curl, Divergence and Gradient ,Strokes BB
Rx3/pp-82,Rx5/pp-1.17-1.20, Rx 1/pp-190
theorem and Divergence theorem 201,Rx2/pp-810-17,43,84 Rx 1/pp-22-24
Tx1/pp 2.2-2.35
Coulomb’s Law , Electric Field Intensity
3 L3 BB Rx3/pp-27, 30,Rx5/pp-2.4-2.7,
&Principle of Superposition Rx 1/pp-54-55,Rx 2/pp-29, 30
Tx1/pp 2.5-2.17
Electric Field due to discrete charges,
4 L4 BB Rx3/pp-34, Rx5/pp-2.5,Rx 2/pp-96,
continuous charges Rx1/pp-57-58
Electric Field due to charges distributed Tx1/pp 2.17-2.21
5 L5 BB
uniformly on an finite and infinite line Rx5/pp-2.10-2.14,Rx3/pp-37
Electric Field on the axis of a uniformly Tx1/pp 2.27-2.32
6 L6 BB
charged circular disc Rx3/pp-43Rx5/pp-2.14-2.15Rx 1/pp-62-65
Electric Scalar Potential – Relationship Tx1/pp 2.71-2.86
7 L7 BB
between potential and electric field Rx5/pp-2.7-2.9,Rx 1/pp-203,Rx 2/pp-467
8 L8 Potential due to infinite uniformly BB Tx1/pp 2.82-2.89
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charged line and electric dipole Rx3/pp-101Rx5/pp-2.22-2.23Rx 1/pp-209-

210
Tx1/pp 2.35-2.38
9 L9 Electric Flux Density, Proof of Gauss BB Rx3/pp-51, 55, 59,Rx5/pp-2.2-2.3
Law Rx 1/pp-146-150,Rx 2/pp-31,33
T1,T2,
10
T3
Problems BB Tx1/pp2.110-2.113
UNIT-II STATIC MAGNETIC FIELD
Tx1/pp 4.11-4.12
11 L10 The Biot-Savart Law BB Rx3/pp-210,Rx5/pp-3.4-3.5, Rx 2/pp-87,
89 Rx 4/pp-250-254
Tx1/pp 4.13-4.17
Magnetic Field intensity due to a finite BB
12 L11 Rx3/pp-216, 229,Rx5/pp-3.5-3.8,
and infinite wire Rx 1/pp-70-71
Magnetic field intensity on the axis Tx1/pp 4.19-4.21
13 L12 BB
of a circular Rx3/pp-218, Rx5/pp-3.9-3.10
Tx1/pp 4.27-4.29
Magnetic field intensity on the axis of a
14 L13 BB Rx3/pp-219,Rx5 /pp-3.11-3.13,
rectangular loop Rx 1/pp-72-74
Tx1/pp 4.30-4.37
Ampere’s circuital law and its
15 L14 BB Rx3/pp-218 -225,Rx5/pp-3.5,Rx1/pp-
applications 139-141,Rx 2/pp-80,
Magnetic flux density, The Lorentz Tx1/pp 4.38-4.50,4.77
16 L15 force Equation for a moving charge BB Rx3/pp-237,Rx5/pp3.1-3.2Rx 1/pp-67-
and its applications 68,76-81Rx2/pp-24, 79,
Tx1/pp 4.80-4.82
Force on a current carrying wire placed in
17 L16 BB Rx3/pp-260,Rx5/pp-3.3,
a magnetic field Rx 1/pp-68-70,Rx 2/pp-705, 718
Tx1/pp 4.83-4.89
18 L17 Torque on a loop carrying a current BB
Rx3/pp-267 Rx5/pp-3.16-3.17
Tx1/pp 4.88-4.91
Magnetic moment, Magnetic Vector Rx3/pp-268,269,Rx5/pp-
19 L18 BB
Potential. 3.19-3.22,Rx 1/pp-203-204,Rx 2/pp-
96,90
T4,T5, Tx1/pp 4.16-4.167
20 Problems BB
T6 Rx3/pp-218-225
UNIT-III ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS IN MATERIALS
Tx1/pp 3.53-3.56
Rx3/pp-173-175,Rx 5/pp-2.24-2.25.
21 L19 Poisson’s and Laplace’s equation BB
Rx 1/pp-233-238,Rx 2/pp-45,Rx 4/pp-
168-172
Tx1/pp 3.21-3.25
22 L20 Nature of dielectric materials BB Rx3/pp-137-149,Rx5/pp-3.23,Rx 1/pp-
91-92 Rx 2/pp-130
Definition of Capacitance, Capacitance of Tx1/pp 3.59-3.86
23 L21 various geometries using Laplace’s BB Rx3/pp-152-160,Rx5/pp-2.25-
equation 2.37,Rx2/pp-24, 51-52,Rx 4/pp-142-148
Tx1/pp 2.96-2.109
24 L22 Electrostatic energy and energy density BB Rx3/pp-152-160,Rx5/pp-2.79-.96,
Rx1/pp-216-220,
Tx1/pp 3.35-3.43
25 L23 Boundary conditions for electric fields BB Rx3/pp-106,Rx5/pp-2.37-2.39,2.51Rx
1/pp-161-163,Rx 2/pp-57Rx 4/pp-132-136
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Electric current, Current density ,Point Tx1/pp 3.2-3.10

form of ohm’s law, continuity equation Rx3/pp-114,Rx 2/pp-210, 24,153 Rx3/pp-
26 L24 BB
for 121, 116-118,Rx5/pp-2.45-2.46, Rx 1/pp-
Current 85-86,Rx 2/pp-77, 120
Tx1/pp 4.111-4.130
Definition of Inductance,Inductance of
27 L25 BB Rx3/pp-296-297,Rx5/pp-4.2-4.4,4.10-
loops and solenoids
4.11, Rx 2/pp-24, 209,210
Tx1/pp 4.131-4.141
28 L26 Energy density in magnetic fields BB Rx3/pp-292-298,Tx 2/pp-4.17-4.18,Rx
1/pp-216-220, Rx 2/pp-61, 164,
Tx1/pp 4.148-4.153
Nature of magnetic materials, Rx3/pp-273-276,Rx5/pp-3.21-3.3.25,
29 L27 Magnetization and permeability, BB Rx 1/pp-98-99,102-104,137-139,Rx 2/pp-
Magnetic boundary conditions 303-305 Rx3/pp-28 Rx5/pp-3.26-3.27,Rx
2/pp-105
T7,
30
T8, T9
Problems BB Rx3/pp-116-118
UNIT-IV TIME VARYING ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
Tx1/pp 5.3-5.5
Ampere’s circuital law Rx3/pp-306,Rx5/pp-4.1-4.2, Rx3/pp-319,
31 L28 BB
- Rx5/pp-5.4-5.5Rx 1 /pp-129-135 Rx
2/pp-589
Maxwell’s first equation from Ampere’s Tx1/pp 6.1-6.9
32 L29 circuital law ,Equation expressed in point BB Rx3/pp-317,Rx 1/pp-175-182,Rx 2/pp-
form 100
Tx1/pp 4.30-4.35
33 Faraday’s law
L30 BB Rx3/pp-313,218-225 Rx5/pp-5.1-5.4
Rx 2/pp-210
Maxwell’s Second Equation from Rx3/pp-232,248-249
34 L31 Faraday’s Law , Equation expressed in BB Rx5/pp-5.1-5.4
point form Rx 1/pp-139-142
Tx1/pp 5.1-5.41
L32, Maxwell’s four equations in integral form Rx3/pp-70-71,317-320Tx2/pp-5.6-
35 BB
L33 and differential form 5.12,Rx1/pp-175-190, Rx2/pp-
100,723,123,
Tx1/pp 6.29-6.35
36 L34 Poynting vector and Poynting theorem BB Rx3/pp-413Rx5/pp-6.45-
6.48,Rx 2/pp-162, 165
37 L35 Power flow in a Co-axial cable BB Rx 2/pp-165-167
Tx1/pp 6.29-6.35
Instantaneous Average and Complex
38 L36 BB Rx3/pp-414, 453,471,533-535,Rx5/pp-
PoyntingVector
6.48-6.50Rx1/pp-338-339
T10, Rx5/pp-5.13,Rx 4/pp-177,181,183,188-
39 T11, Problems BB 189 Rx3/pp-319-320,317-318 Rx5/pp-
T12 6.45-6.48
UNIT-V ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
Tx1/pp 6.1-6.9
Wave Equation, Uniform Rx3/pp-503-506,Rx 1/pp-296-
40 L37 BB
Plane Waves 299,Rx5/pp-6.1-6.3,6.6-6.13,Rx 2/pp-
114, 124
Wave equation in Phasor form, Plane Rx3/pp-401,Rx 2/pp-123Rx5/pp-6.3-
41 L38 BB
waves in free space 6.6,Rx 2/pp-124,
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Tx1/pp 6.9-6.15
42 L39 Wave equation for a conducting medium BB Rx5/pp-6.14-6.15,Rx 1/pp-321-322,
Rx 2/pp-119
Tx1/pp 6.16-6.24
43 L40 Plane waves in lossy dielectrics BB Rx 1/pp-329-332,Rx 2/pp-20,Rx 4/pp-
383-384
Tx1/pp 6.25-6.29
Propagation in good conductors, Skin
44 L41 BB Rx3/pp-416-423, 426 Rx5/pp-6.16-6.22
effect
Rx 2/pp-214,731
Tx1/pp 6.35-6.43
45 L42 Linear, Elliptical and circular polarization BB
Rx 1/pp-311-312
Tx1/pp 7.1-7.7
Reflection of Plane Wave from a
46 L43 BB Rx3/pp-456-457,434 Rx 1/pp-341-344
conductor, normal incidence
Rx 2/pp-136
Tx1/pp 7.7-7.16
Reflection of Plane Wave by a perfect
47 L44 BB Rx3/pp-453, 464 Rx5/pp-6.28-6.29,Rx
dielectric, normal incidence
2/pp-634Rx 4/pp-422-433
Tx1/pp 7.41-7.43
48 L45 Brewster’s angle BB
Rx5/pp-6.41-6.42,6.51-6.7
T13, T14, Rx3/pp-503-506
49
T15
Problems BB

UNIT-I STATIC ELECTRIC FIELD (CO1)

1. Define gradient.(R)
The gradient of any scalar function is the maximum space rate of change of that function. If scalar V
represents electric potential, V represents potential gradient.
V = . This operation is called gradient.
2. Define divergence.(R)
The divergence of a vector ‘A’ at any point is defined as the limit of its surface integrated per unit
volume as the volume enclosed by the surface shrinks to zero.
.V = ds .A =
3. Define curl.(R)(Jan 2017)
The curl of a vector ‘A’ at any point is defined as the limit of its surface integral of its cross product
with normal over a closed surface per unit volume shrinks to zero.
|curl A| =
4. Define divergence theorem.(R)(June 2013,May 2011,June 2015)
The volume integral of the divergence of a vector field over a volume is equal to the surface integral of
the normal component of this vector over the surface bounding the volume.
=
5. State stokes theorem.(U)(May2010, Dec2013,Jan 2016)
The line integral of a vector around a closed path is equal to the surface integral of the normal
component of its curl over any surface bounded by the path.
dl = (x H) ds
6. State coulombs law.(U) (Dec 2011,June 2010,Jan 2018)
Coulombs law states that the force between any two point charges is directly proportional to the
product of their magnitudes and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. It is
directed along the line joining the two charges. F=Q1Q2 / 4πεr2
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7. State Gauss law. Under what condition in Gauss’s law especially useful in determining the
Electric field intensity of a charge distribution.(U) (June 2010,Jan 2016)
The total electric flux passing through any closed surface is equal to the total charge
enclosed by that surface.
Charge distribution is symmetrical the Gauss’s law is useful in determining the Electric field intensity
of a charge distribution.
8. Define electric flux and electric flux density and also give the relation between E &D .(R) (June
2015)
The lines of electric force are electric flux.Electric flux density is defined as electric flux per unit area.
the relation between E & D is D = ε E C/m2
9. Define electric field intensity.(R)(June 2013,May2011)
Electric field intensity is defined as the electric force per unit positive charge.E =F/ Q =Q/4πεr 2 V/m
10. Name few applications of Gauss law in electrostatics.(Ana) (May2011)
Gauss law is applied to find the electric field intensity from a closed surface.
e.g) Electric field can be determined for shell, two concentric shell or cylinders etc.
18. Define potential difference.(R)
Potential difference is defined as the work done in moving a unit positive charge
from one point to another point in an electric field.
19. Define electric scalar potential.(R)(June 2013,May2011,May2010)
Potential at any point is defined as the work done in moving a unit positive charge
from infinity to that point in an electric field. V=Q / 4πεr Volts
20. Give the relationship between potential gradient and electric field. (U)(Jan 2016)
E= - V
21. What is the physical significance of div D ?(R)
D=-ρv The divergence of a vector flux density is electric flux per unit volume leaving a small
volume. This is equal to the volume charge density.
22. Define dipole and dipole moment. Write down the potential due to an electric dipole.(U)(June
2012,Dec 10)
Dipole or electric dipole is nothing but two equal and opposite point charges are separated by a very
small distance.
The product of electric charge and distance n know as dipole moment. It is denoted by m where Q is the
charge l is the length. m=Q.l
23. A vector field is given by the expression F = (1/R)uR in spherical co-ordinates. Determine F in
Cartesian form at a point, x =1, y =1 and z =1 unit.(Ana)(June 2009)
In general, spherical system, F = FRuR +Fθuθ +Fφuφ
FR = 1/R R= = FR =1/
Fx = FR (y/R) = 1/ x 1/ =1/3 Fz = FR (z/R) = 1/ x 1/ =1/3
Hence at (1,1,1) = F =1/3(ux +uy +uz)
24. Give the transformations of scalar co-ordinates from the spherical co-ordinates to rectangular
co ordinate.(Ana) (Dec 2008)
Fx = + -

Fy = + +

Fx = -
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25. State the principle of superposition with respect to Electric field.(U)

The principle of superposition of fields states that the electric field at a point due to n number of
charges is the algebraic sum of the individual field intensities produced by the various charges at that
point.In vector –superposition, the resultant field at P is given by, E =

Where qk =kth charge, rkp = distance of kth charge.Ukp = unit vector directed from kth charge to P.
26. Find the gradient of scalar system t= x2 y + ez at point P(1, 5, -2). (A)
 = (x2 y + ez) =2xyi +x2j + ezk = 10i + j + e-2k
27. Define volume charge density.(U)
Volume charge density is defined as, the charge per unit volume.
Pe =
28. State the nature of conservative field. (U)
Any field where the closed line integral of the field is zero said to be conservative field.
29. Transform the vector A = yax –x ay +z az in to cylindrical co–ordinates.(Ana)(June 2010)
r= φ = tan-1 (-x/y) z = z B = [ycos φ -xsin φ] ar + [-ysin φ-xcos φ]a φ +zaz
30. Determine the potential difference between the points a and b which are at a distance of 0.5m and
0.1m respectively from a negative charge 2x10-10 C (E)(Dec 2010,Jan 2018)
x2=a=0.5m x1=b=0.1m Q=-2x10-10 C Vba= -

Vba=potential rise from b to a = - (9*109) x2x 10-10 =1.8x8=14.4 volts

31. Find the force of interaction between two charges spaced 10cm apart in a vacuum. The charges
are 4x10-8 and 6x10-5 C respectively. If the same charges are separated by the same distance in
kerosene (=2) what is the corresponding force of interaction. (R)(Dec 2010,Jan 2016)
q1 =4x10-8 C q2 =6x10-5 C r12=10cm=0.1m εo=1/(36πx109)
F=q1q2/4πεor2 F=2.16 N For kerosene εr=22.16/2= 1.08N
32. Determine the Gradient of Scalar Field F = 5r2+rsinθ? (E)(June 2012)
33. A point charge +2nC is located at the origin. What is the value of potential at P(1,0,0)m
(C)(Dec 11)
34. Convert the given rectangular coordinate A(2,3,1)m into the cylindrical coordinate.(A)(Dec 10)
35. What is the significance of electric flux density (A)(June 2012)

16 MARK QUESTIONS:
1. State and explain (i)Divergence Theorem (ii) Stoke’s theorem(iii) The electric flux density is given as
D =r/4 1rnc/m2 in free space. Calculate: 1) the electric field intensity at r = 0.25 m 2) the total charge
within a sphere of r = 0.25 m and the total flux leaving the space of r = 0.35 m.(U)(Jan 2017)
2. (i) Define Divergence, Gradient, Curl and Laplacian in cylindrical and spherical Coordinate system
with mathematical expressions.(R) (June 2010,June 2016)
(ii) Given a vector field D = (5r2 /4))ar is given in spherical co –ordinates. Evaluate both sides of the
divergence theorem for the volume enclosed between r =1 and r =2. (E) (June 2010, 2012)
3. State the principle of superposition as applied to electric potential and derive a general expression for
the resultant potential due to point, line, surface and volume charges composing the systems.(U)
(May/June 2010)
4. (i) Derive an expression for the electric field due to a straight uniformly charged wire of length ‘L’
metres and with a charge density of +λ c/m at the point P which lies along the perpendicular bisector of
wire(R)(June 2015)(April 2019)
ii) Given A = (Ycosax) + (Y +ex) . Find V X A at the origin.(A) (June 2013 )
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5. (i) A circular disc of radius ‘a’m is charged uniformly with a charge density of σ c/m2. Find the electric
field intensity at a point ‘h’ m from the disc along its axis.(R)
(June2009, May 2010, Dec 2010,June 2016)
(ii) If V = volts, Find V and E atP(3,600,250) where V = electric potential and E = electric field
(R) (May 2010,June 2016,Jan 2017)
6. (i) State and prove Gauss’s law. (R) (Dec 2010,June 2009, Jan 2014,Jan 2016)(Jan 2017)
(ii)Describe any two applications of Gauss’s law.(R) (Dec 2010,June 2015)
7. (i) Determine the variation of filed from point to point due to (1) A single spherical shell of charge with
radius R1 (2) Two concentric spherical shells of charge of radii R1 (inner) and R2 (outer). (R)
(ii) Derive the expression for electric field intensity due to an array of point charges. (R)
8. Verify Stoke’s theorem for a vector field, =r2cosφ +z sinφ around the path L defined by 0<=
r<= 3, 0<=φ<=450 and z =0.(Ana) (June 2009)
9. (i)If V = (2x2y +20z - ) volts, find and at P (6, -2.5, 3). (Ana) (May 2009,2010)
(ii) Given that potential V=10sinθcosφ/r2 find the D at (2,π/2,0) (Ana) (June 2013 )
10. (i) Determine the electric field intensity of an infinitely long, straight, line charge of a uniform density
ρλ in air. (E) (June 2013,May2011,Jan 2014)
(ii) Determine Electric field intensity at P (1,2,5) due to a point charge of 10nc at Q(1,-2,3).(E)
11. (i) Explain potential due to charged disc.(E)
(ii) Three charged cylindrical sheets are present in three spaces with σ = 5C/m2 at R = 2m σ = -2C/m2 at
R = 4m & σ = -3C/m2 at R = 5m. Find flux density at R = 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 m. (A)
12. (i) Explain the electric field due to ‘n’ number of charges. (Jan 2017) (U)
(ii) A uniform line charge of 1nC is situated along x-axis between the points (-500, 0) and (500, 0) mm.
Find the electric scalar potential at (0,1000) mm. (R)
13. (i) State super position theorem in relevance to field theory and derive the equation for total electric
field intensity.(R)
(ii) Consider two point charges Q1 =8πε0 coulombs and Q2= -4 πε0 coulombs situated at (-1, 0, 0) m
respectively. Find the electric field intensity at the point (0, 0, 1).(R) (June 2010)
14. (i) Let, =5 , and = 4 +By , Find by such that, angle between , and , is 450. If, also has a
term Bz , what relationship must exist between by By and Bz. (R)
(ii) A uniform line charge ρL = 25nC/m lies on the line, x= -3m and y= 4m, in free space. Find the
electric field intensity at a point (2, 3, 15) m. (R) (June 2013, June 2006)
15. (i) If two vectors are expressed in cylindrical coordinates as A = 2a x +π ay +az
B = -ax+3π/2 ay -2azCompute a unit vector perpendicular to the plane containing A and B.(A)
(ii) A regular tetrahedron has vertices at P1 (2, 0, 0) .P2(-1, √3, 0), P3(-1, -√3, 0) , P4(0, 0, 2√2). Charges
of 1mC are located at each of the four vertices. If the configuration is located in free space, find the
magnitude of force on each charge. (R)(June 2007, Jan 2016, June 2016)
16. Derive the expression for the potential due to electric dipole at a point on the broad side position with a
neat sketch (U) (Dec 2010,May2011)
17. Given the two points A(x=2,y=3,z=-1) and B(r=4,θ=25o,Ø=120o).find the spherical co-ordinates of A
and Cartesian co-ordinates of B. (R) (May2010)
18. Find curl H ,if H=(2ρ cosØ aρ-4ρ sinØ aØ+3az) (R)(May2010)
19. Determine the divergence and curl of the given field F=30ax+2xyay+5xz2az at (1,1,-0.2)and hence
state the nature of the field (E) (Dec 2010)
20. Two point charges 1.5nC at (0,0,0.1) and -1.5nC at(0,0,-0.1 )are in free space treat the two charges as a
dipole at the origin and find potential atP(0.3,0,0.4) (R)(Dec 2010,June 2012)
21. Find the total E at the orign due to 10-8Ccharge located at P(0,4,4)m and a -0.5x10-8 C charge at
P(4,0,2)m (R)(May2011)
22. Derive the expression for the electric field intensity at any point due to a uniformly charged sheet with
density ρs C/m2 (U)(May2011)
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23. Given field E= -6y/x2 ax+6/x ay + 5az V/m find the potential difference VAB between A(-7,2,1) and
B(4,1,2)(R)(May2011)
24. 1)Consider an infinite uniform line charge of 5 nC/m parallel to z axis at x=4,y=6.find the E at the point
P(0,0,5) in free space 2)the D within the cylindrical volume bounded by r=2m z=0 and z=5 m is given
by d=30e-r-2zaz C/m2.what is the total outward flux crossing the surface of the cylinder(R) (Dec
2011,Jan 2016)
25. A point charges Q1=300µC located at (1,-1,-3)m experiences a force F1=8ax-8ay+az N due to point
charge Q2 at (3,-3,-2)m, find the charge Q2 (R)(June 2012)
26. Two dielectric small diameter balls of 10gms slide freely on a vertical channel a negative charge of
1µC.find the separation between the balls if the lower ball is restricted from moving.(Ana)(Dec 2013)
27. Prove that if the path selected is such that it is always perpendicular to E the work done is zero (E)
(Jan 2014)
28. A total charge of 40/3 nC is uniformly distributed over a circular ring of radius 2m placed in z=0 plane, with
center as origin .Find the electric potential at a A(0,0,5). (A) (Jan 2014)

UNIT-II STATIC MAGNETIC FIELD (CO2)

1. State Biot –Savart’s law. (R) (May 10,2011,Jun 2013,Dec 2014,Jan 2016)
It states that the magnetic flux density at any point due to current element is proportional to the current
element and sine of the angle between the elemental lengths and inversely proportional to the square of
the distance between them
Biot –Savarts law in vector form = dB=μ 0Idl sinθ/ 4πr2
2. State amperes circuital law. (U) (May2011,Dec 2010,Jan 2016,June2016,Jan 2017)
The line integral of magnetic field intensity around a closed path is equal to the direct current enclosed
by the path.
3. Define magnetic scalar potential.(Jan 2018)(R)
It is defined as dead quantity whose negative gradient gives the magnetic intensity if there is no current
source present. H = - VmWhere Vm is the magnetic vector potential.
4. Define magnetic vector potential.(June 2013, Jan 2018 )(R)
It is defined as that quantity whose curl gives the magnetic flux density.
B=x A =μ / 4π dr web/m2
5. Define magnetic field strength and magnetic flux density.(May 2012,Dec2010,Jan 2016)(R)
The magnetic field strength (H) is a vector having the same direction as magnetic flux
density. H=B/μMagnetic flux density (B) = = webers /m2(Tesla)
6. State Gauss law for magnetic field.(U)
The total magnetic flux passing through any closed surface is equal to zero.B.ds =0
7. Write down the equation for general, integral and point form of Ampere’s law .(Dec2008)(A)
General form: Integral form: Point form : x H = J φ
8. Give the relation between magnetic flux density and magnetic field intensity.(U) (June 2010)
B =μ H
9. State Lorentz force equation. (May2010,May2011,Dec 2010,Jan 2018)(U)
Lorentz force is the force experienced by the test charge .It is maximum if the Direction of movement
of charge is perpendicular to the orientation of field lines.F = (I x B) l =BIlsinθ
10. Define magnetic moment and sketch the field due to magnetic dipole. (May2011,Jan 2014,Jan
2017)(R)
Magnetic moment is defined as the maximum torque on the loop per unit magnetic
Induction of flux density. m=IA
11. A long conductor with current 5A is in coincident with positive ‘z’ direction. If =4i +4j. Find
the force per unit length. (June 2009)(U)
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F = BI l sinθ => F/ l = IBsinθ = X = 5 * (4 ) =20 -25 N/m

12. A steady current of ‘I’ flows in a conductor bent in the form of a square loop of side ‘a’ meteres.
Find the magnetic field intensity at the centre of the loop. (June 2016) (U)
= = = =
13. Define magnetic dipole.(R)
A small bar magnet with pole strength Qm and length l may be treated as magnetic dipole whose
magnetic moment is Qm l.
14. Define magnetization.(Dec 2011,May2010,Jan 2018)(R)
Magnetization is defined as the ratio of magnetic dipole moment to unit volume.
M = Magnetic dipole / volume = Qm / A a/m
15. Define magnetic susceptibility.(U)
Magnetic susceptibility is defined as the ratio of magnetization to the magnetic field intensity. It is
dimensionless quantity. χm =M /H
16. A very long and thin wire located along the z axis carries a current I in the Z direction. Determine
the magnetic field intensity using Ampere’s law.(June 2010)(E)
H = (I / 2πr )aφ A/m
17. Write the expression for the torque experienced by a current carrying loop placed in the
magnetic field. (June 2012,June 2016)(Ana)
T = BIA sinθT = Torque on a current carrying loop.
I = current B = Magnetic flux density A = Area of the loop
θ = the angle of a current carrying loop
18. What is the significance of ▼.B=0?(Dec 2010)(R)
▼.B=0 the divergence of magnetic flux density is always is zero. This is called gauss’s law
in differential form for magnetic fields.
19. Write the expression for the magnetic field at a point due to a straight current
carrying filamentary conductor of finite length H= (cosθ1+cosθ2)(May2011)(U)
16 MARK QUESTIONS
1. (i) State and prove Ampere’s law.(ii) Find the magnetic field intensity at the centre ‘O’ of a square of
sides and carrying I amperes of current.(/May 09,2010)(June 2013)(Dec 2011)(R)
2. (i) find the magnetic field intensity due to a finite wire carrying a current I.
(May 2010),(June 2009 ) (Dec 2011,Jan 2016)(U)
(ii) At a point P(x, y, z) the components of magnetic vector potential are given as
Ax=(4x +3y +2z); Ay = (5x +6y +3z); Az = (2x +3y +5z); Determine at point P.(June 2009)(E)
3. (i) State Biot -Savart’s law in vector form.(E)
(ii)Obtain the expression for magnetic field intensity due to a circular loop of wire carrying a current I,
placed with its centre at origin. (Dec 2010)(May 2011)(E)
4. (i) Derive an expression for Magnetic Gauss law in point form and integral form.(Ana)
(ii) Explain the magnetic field intensity due to a straight wire. (May 2008)(U)
5. Find the magnetic flux density around infinitely long straight conductor using Bio-Savart law.
(June 2010,2013,June 2016,Jan 2017)(U)
6. (i) Find the force exerted between current carrying conductors kept in ‘1’ meter distance and carries the
current in the same direction.(June2013)(E)
(ii) Find the magnetic field intensity at the origin due to a current element IdL = 3π (u x + 2uy +3uz) μA.
m, at the point P (3, 4, 5) in free space.(June 2007)(E)
7. (i) Consider a conductor of rectangular loop ‘abcd’ situated in a uniform magnetic field of ‘B’ wb/m2.
Derive the expression for torque and magnetic moment. (June 2016) (C)
(ii) A single –phase circuit comprises two parallel conductors A and B, 1cm diameter and spaced 1
metre apart. The conductors carry currents of +100 and -100 amps respectively. Determine the field
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intensity at the surface of each conductor and also in the space exactly midway between A and B.
(Dec 2006)(U)
8. (i) Consider a solenoid in a uniform magnetic field of flux density ‘B’ wb/m2. Obtain the expression for
the torque on the solenoid.(C)
(ii) A conductor located at x =0.4 m; y =0 and 0< z<2.0 m carries a current of 5.0 A in the a z direction.
Along the length of conductor B = 2.5az T. Find the torque about Z axis. (June 2009)(E)
9. (i) Obtain the expression for magnetic field intensity at the centre of a circular wire.(E)
(ii) If the vector magnetic potential is given by A = , obtain the magnetic flux density in
vector form.(June 2007)(R)
10. (i) A rectangular loop (8 x 4) m, carrying 10A in placed on z =0 plane. Find the field intensity at (4, 2,
0) m.(ii) Find the magnetic flux density around infinitely long straight conductor by magnetic vector
potential.(Dec 2005)(U)
11. (i) Explain the constructional features of solenoid.(ii) Derive expressions for a magnetic flux density
(B) at any point along the axis of the solenoid.(iii) Draw the variations of flux density (B) along the
axis. (May 2005,June 2016)(U)
12. (i)Define a magnetic circuit with a sketch and hence obtain the expression for its reluctance.
(ii) A magnetic circuit employs an air core toroid with 500 turns, cross sectional area 6cm2 mean radius
15cm and coil current 4A. Determine the reluctance of the circuit, flux density and magnetic field
intensity. (E)
13. A rectangular loop in the loop in the xy plane with sides b1 and b2 carrying a current I lies in a uniform
magnetic field B = axBx + ay By + azBz . Determine the force and torque on the loop.(June 2016)(E)
14. The magnetic vector potential is A wb/m. calculate the total magnetic flux crossing the surface
(Dec 2010)(E)
15. Determine the force per unit length between two infinitely long parallel conductors carrying current l in
the opposite direction, this conductors being separated by a distance d(Dec 2010)(U)
16. a.Explain about magnetic vector potential b.Explain the different applications of ampere’s law
(May2010,Jan 2017)(A)
17. find the maximum torque on an 85 turns, rectangular coil with dimension (0.2x0.3)m,carrying a current
of 5 amps in a field B=6.5 T(May 2010)(E)
18. A –ve point charge Q=-40nC is moving with a velocity of 6x106 m/s in a direction specified by the unit
vector av=-0.4ax-0.6ay+0.64az.find the magnitude of the vector exerted on the moving particle by the
field B=2ax-3ay+5az(Dec 2011)(E)
19. A loop with magnetic dipole moment 8x10-3az A.m2.Lies in a uniform magnetic field B=0.2ax+0.4az
wb/m2.calculate the torque(May 2011)(E)
20. find the magnetic field intensity at a point (0.01,0,0)m, if the current through a co-axial able
6A, which is along the z axis and (a=3,b=9,c=11)mm.(Nov/Dec 2010, Jan 2014)(E)
21. An iron ring with a cross sectional area of 3cm square and mean circumference of 15cm is wound with
250 turns wire carrying a current of 0.3A.the relative permeability of ring is 1500.calculate the flux
established in the ring. (June 2013)(C)
22. Explain the different applications of ampere’s law (June 2012,Dec 2011,May 2011)(U)
23. Obtain the expressions for scalar and vector magnetic potential
(May 2010,June 09,2012,Jan 2014)(U)
24. The vector magnetic potential A=(3y-3)ax+2xyay Wb/m in the a certain region of free space.
1)show that find the magnetic flux density B and H at P(2,-1,3)(June 2012)
25. A circular loop located on x2+y2=4,z=0 carries a direct current of 7A along aø. find the magnetic field
intensity at (0,0,-5)Dec 2011)(E)
26. 1) A differential current element Idzaz is located at the origin in free space. obtain the expression for the
vector magnetic potential due to the current element and hence the magnetic field intensity at the
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point(ρ,ø,z) 2) Find the force on a wire carrying a current of 2mA placed in the xy plane bounded by
x=1,x=3 and y=0,y=2.the magnetic fields is due to a long conductor, located in y axis, carrying a
current of 15A(Dec 2011)(E)
27. Derive an expression for a torque on a closed rectangular loop carrying current(May 2011)(C)
28. In cylindrical co-ordinates ,A=50ρ2azwb/m is a vector magnetic potential in a certain region of free
space. Find the H,B and J(May 2011)(C)
29. Find the magnetic flux density at the center of the square loop with width w carrying a direct current of
I. (Jan 2014,2016) (E)
30. Given the magnetic flux density B=2.5(sin πc/2)azwb/m2 find the total magnetic flux crossing the strip
defined by z=0, y>0,0<x<2m(June 2012)(E)

UNIT-III ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS IN MATERIALS (CO3)

1. Write poisson’s and laplace ’s equations.(June 2009,Dec 2010,June 2010,June 2016,Jan 2017)(U)
Poisson ‘s equation: 2V= - ρv / ε Laplace’ s equation: 2V= 0
2. Define current density.(May2011)(U)
Current density is defined as the current per unit area. J= I/A Amp/m2
3. What is the expression for energy stored in a an inductor? W = ½ LI2(June 2012,June 2016)(R)
4. What is energy density in magnetic field?(R) W = ½ μH2
5. Write the point form of continuity equation and explain its significance.(U)
J= - δρv /δ t
6. Write the expression for energy density in electrostatic field. W=1/2 CV2 (U)
7. Write the boundary conditions at the interface between two perfect dielectrics.(U) (June 2010)
i)The tangential component of electric field is continuous i.e) Et1=Et2
ii)The normal component of electric flux density is continuous i.e) Dn1=Dn2
8. State point form of ohms law. (Dec 2010,June 2013,Jan 2017))(U)
Point form of ohms law states that the field strength within a conductor is proportional to the current
density. J=σE
9. What is polarization?(May2011)(R)
The product of electric charge and distance n know as dipole moment. It is denoted by m where Q is the
charge l is the length. m=Q.l Dipole moment per unit volume is called Polarization. P = Q/A
10. What are equipotential surfaces?(Dec 2010)(R)
An equipotential surface is a surface in which the potential energy at every point is of the same value.
11. Distinguish between solenoid and toroid.(A) (Dec 2008)
Solenoid is a cylindrically shaped coil consisting of a large number of closely spaced turns of insulated
wire wound usually on a non magnetic frame.
If a long slender solenoid is bent into the form of a ring and there by closed on itself it
becomes a toroid.
12. What are the significant physical differences between Poisson‘s and Laplace’s equations.
(Dec 2010, June 2016)(R)
Poisson ‘s and Laplace ‘s equations are useful for determining the electrostatic potential V in regions
whose boundaries are known.When the region of interest contains charges poisson’s equation can be
used to find the potential.When the region is free from charge Laplace equation is used to find the
potential.
13. What are dielectrics? (June 2016)(R)
Dielectrics are materials that may not conduct electricity through it but on applying electric field
induced charges are produced on its faces .The valence electron in atoms of a dielectric are tightly
bound to their nucleus.
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14. Define dielectric strength.(May2010)(R)

The dielectric strength of a dielectric is defined as the maximum value of electric field that can be
applied to the dielectric without its electric breakdown.
15. What is meant by dielectric breakdown?(R)
As the electric field applied to dielectric increases sufficiently, due to the force exerted on the
molecules, the electrons in the dielectric become free. Under such large electric field, the dielectric
becomes conducting due to presence of large number of free electrons. This condition is called
dielectric breakdown.
16. Define inductance.(R) (Dec 2008)
The inductance of a conductor is defined as the ratio of the linking magnetic flux to the current
producing the flux. L = NΦ / I
17. Define self-inductance.(May2011,Dec 2010)(R)
Self inductance is defined as the rate of total magnetic flux linkage to the current through the coil.
L=Φ/i where, Φ = magnetic flux. i =current.
18. Define mutual inductance. (June 2009,June 2016)(R)
The mutual inductance between two coils is defined as the ratio of induced magnetic flux linkage in one
coil to the current through the other coil. M = N2 Φ12 / i1Where, N2 = no of turns in coil 2
19. Distinguish between diamagnetic, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic materials or classify the
magnetic materials (Jan 2014)(Ana)
Diamagnetic: In diamagnetic materials magnetization is opposed to the applied field. It has weak
magnetic field.
Paramagnetic: In paramagnetic materials magnetization is in the same direction as the applied field. It
has weak magnetic field.
Ferromagnetic: In ferromagnetic materials magnetization is in the same direction as the applied field. It
has strong magnetic field.
20. A ferrite material has µR = 50, operate with sufficiently low flux densities and B = 0.05T and H.
The magnetic field intensity = /µ0 µR = 796 amperes/m (U)
21. Determine whether the potential field V = satisfy Laplace equation.(June 2016)(E)
V= , V

V = 2-2+2 =2 0, Hence potential field V does not satisfy Laplace equation.
22. Express Laplace equation in spherical co-ordinates(June 2012,Dec 2011,Jan 2016)(C)
23. What do you understand from the current continuity equation?(May 2011)(R)
Continuity equation indicates that the current diverging from a small volume per unit volume is equal to
the time rate of decrease of charge per unit volume at every point

16 MARK QUESTIONS
1. (i) Derive the expressions for energy stored in magnetic field of a coil possessing an inductance L when
the current in the coil is 1 amp.(June 2010)(U)
(ii) Obtain the boundary conditions of normal and tangential components of magnetic field at the
interface of two media with different dielectrics. (U) (June 2010, Jan 2016,June 2016,Jan 2017)
2. (i) Derive an expression for the capacitance of a spherical capacitor with conducting shells of radius ‘a’
and ‘b’.(June 2009,Jan 2016)(U)
(ii) Obtain the expressions for the energy stored and energy density in a capacitor. (Dec10,June 09, Jan
2016, June 2016)(A)
3. (i) Derive the boundary conditions between two magnetic media.(June 2009,May 2010)(R)
(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, find the new inductance.(June 2009)(E)
4. (i) An air core toroid has a mean radius of 40mm and is wound with 4000 turns of wire. The circular
cross section of the toroid has a radius of 4mm. A current of 10A is passed in the wire. Find the
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inductance and the energy stored. (ii) Calculate the inductance of a 10m long co-axial cable filled with a
material for which μr= 80 and radii of inner and outer conductors are 1mm and 4mm respectively.(C)
5. (i) Derive the boundary relations at the boundary between a conductor and a dielectric.ii) Parallel plate
capacitor is of area 1m2 and has a separation of 1mm. The space between the plates is filled with
dielectric of Σn =25. If 1000V is applied, find the force squeezing the plates together.(U)
6. (i) Three point charges 1, 2, 3 coulombs are situated in free space at the corners of an equilateral
triangle of side 1m. Find the energy stored in the system.(Ana)(Jan 2017)
(ii) Show that the inductance of the cable L= . (Ana)(/May 2011)
iii) Derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with two dielectric media.
(iv) A parallel plate capacitor with a separation of 1cm has 29kV applied, when air was the dielectric
used. Assume that the dielectric strength of air as 39kV/cm. A thin piece of glass with ε r =6.5 with a
dielectric strength of 290kV/cm with thickness 0.2 cm is inserted. Find whether glass or air will
break.(Ana)
7. (i) Derive an expression for inductance of a solenoid with N turns and l meters length carrying a current
of I amperes.(Dec 2010)
(ii) Calculate the inductance of solenoid of 200 turns wound tightly on a cylindrical tube of 6cm
diameter.The length of the tube is 60cm and the solenoid is in air.(E)
8. (i)A parallel plate capacitor has a plate separation t. The capacitance with air only between the plates is
C. When a slap of thickness’’ and relative permittivity εr is placed on one of the plates, the capacitance
is C’. Show that C’/C = εrt/(t’ +εr(t-t’)). (E)
(ii) Obtain the expression for the inductance of a toroid and solenoid. (Ana)(May 2010, Dec2010, Jan
2014)
9. (i) A dielectric slab of flat surface with relative permittivity 4 is disposed with its surface normal to a
uniform field with flux density 1.5C/m2. The slab occupies a volume of 0.08m3 and is normally
polarized. Determine (1) The polarization in the slab and (2) The total dipole moment of the slab.(U)
(ii) Capacitance of coaxial cable with two dielectrics ε1 and ε2. (R)
10. (i) Discuss briefly about nature of dielectric materials.(A)
(ii) Given the potential field, V = , in free space, determine whether V satisfies Laplace’s
equation.(Ana)
11. (i) Explain and derive the polarization of a dielectric material. (A)
(ii) Draw and explain the magnetization curve and hysteresis loop of a toroid with ferromagnetic core.
List out any five ferro magnetic material.(Ana)
12. A solenoid 25cm long, 1cm mean diameter of the coil turns uniformly distributed windings of 2000
turns. The solenoid is placed in uniform field of 2 tesla flux density. A current of 5A is passed through
the winding. Determine the (1) maximum force on the solenoid (2) maximum torque on the solenoid
and (3) compute the magnetic moment on the solenoid.(E)
13. Evaluate the capacitance of (i) a spherical satellite 1.5m diameter in free space. (ii) a co-axial cable
1.5m long filled with polyethylene (εr =2.26) with inner conductor of radius 0.6 mm and inner radius of
outer conductor 3.5 mm.(iii) An infinitely long conductor with 1.5 mm radius and suspended
horizontally at a height of 15 m above a conducting plane and parallel to it in air. (E)
14. Calculate the inductance of a ring shaped coil having a mean diameter of 20 cm. Wound on a wooden
core of 2 cm diameter. The winding is uniformly distributed and contains 200turns.(E)
15. Derive Poisson’s and Laplace’s equation. state their significance in electrostatic problems(May
10,2011)(U)
16. A parallel plate capacitor has an area of 0.8 m2,separated by 0.1mm with a dielectric εr=1000 and
field=106 v/m, find C &V. (May 2010,Jan 2016)(A)
17. With neat diagram explain the B-H curve for classifying magnetic materials.(Nov/Dec 10),(May
2011)(R)
18. Find the µof the material whose magnetic susceptibility is 49. (May 2011) (E)
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19. Determine whether or not the following potentials fields satisfy the Laplace equation 1)V=x2-y2+z2
2)V=rcosø+z 3)V=rcosθ+ø (/May 2011)(E)
20. Solve the Laplace equation for the potential field in the homogenous region between the two concentric
conducting spheres with radius a and b where b>a v=0 at r=b and V=Vo at r=a. Find the capacitance
between the two concentric spheres. (May 2011) (C)
21. Two parallel conducting plates are separated by distance d apart and filled with dielectric medium
having εr as relative permittivity. Using Laplace equation derive an expression for capacitance per unit
length. (May 2011)(Ana)
22. A solenoid is 50cm long, 2 cm in diameter and contains 1500 turns. The cylindrical core has a diameter
of 2 cm and a relative µ of 75.this coil is co-axial with a second, also 50cm long, but 3cm diameter and
1200 turns. Calculate L for the inner solenoid; and L for the outer solenoid. (Dec 2010)(E)
23. Determine the capacitance of the parallel plate capacitor composed of tin foil sheets,25cm square for
plates separated through a glass dielectric 0.5cm thick with relative permittivity of 6.(May 2013)(C)
24. Calculate the internal and external inductance per unit length of a transmission line consisting of two
long parallel conducting wire of radius a that carry in opposite directions. The axis of the wires are
separated by a distance d much larger than a.( Jan 2014)(E)
25. The capacitance of the conductor formed by the two parallel metals sheets, each 100cm2in area
separated by a dielectric 2mm thick is 2x10-10 micro farad. A potential of 20kv is applied to it find
electric flux, potential gradient, μr,electric flux density.(June 2013)(C)
26. Derive the expression for continuity equation of current in differential form .(E)
27. A metallic sphere of radius 10cm has a surface charge density of 10nc/m2.calculate the energy stored in
the system.(A)

UNIT-IV TIME VARYING ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS (CO4)

1. Define Poynting vector?(May2011,May2010,Jan 2016)(R)

The cross product of electric field and magnetic intensity vector is defined as pointing vector
P=ExH (or)
Poynting vector gives the magnitude as well as the direction in which power flows in time varying
electromagnetic fields.
2. Determine emf developed about the path r = 0.5, z = 0 and t = 0. If B = 0.01 sin 377 t.(E)
e = - dф / dt = - d / dt (B.A) = -A d / dt (0.01 sin 377 t) e t=0= -2.96V
3. Write down any two Maxwell’s equation derived from Faraday’s law? (Dec 10,2011,Jan 2018)(C)
∫ E. dl = -∫ ∫ (∂B / ∂t ) ds ---- Integral form xE = - ∂B / ∂t --- Differential form
4. What is displacement current and conduction current?(June 2013,Jan 2014)(R)
The current through a capacitor is called displacement current. It is denoted as ID.
ID = dQ / dt
The current through a conductor is called conduction current. It is denoted as IC.
IC = V / R
5. Brief about the ampere’s circuital law for a in integral form.(June 2010,2012,Jan 2017)(U)
Ampere’s law states that the line integral of magnetic field intensity H on any closed path is equal to the
current enclosed by the path ∫ H. dl = I
∫ H. dl = ∫ ∫ {J + ∂D / ∂t} ds
6. State Faraday’s law for a moving charge in a constant magnetic field.(R)
(June 2009, June 2010, Jan 2014)
Faraday’s law states that the electromagnetic force (mmf) induced in a circuit is equal to the rate of
decrease of the magnetic flux linkage the circuit. v = - dф / dt
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7. Write down Maxwell’s equation in integral form? (June 2010,June 2016)(R)

(i) ∫ H. dl = ∫ ∫ {J + ∂D / ∂t} ds ii) ∫ E. dl = -∫ ∫ (∂B / ∂t ) ds
(ii) ∫∫ D. ds = ∫∫∫ ρ. dv iii) ∫∫ B. ds = 0
8. Write down Maxwell’s equation in point form? (Jan 2016,Jun 2016)(R)
▼x H = J + ∂D / ∂t ▼.D = ρ
▼ x E = -∂B / ∂t ▼.B = 0
9. State Poynting Theorem?(U)(Jan 2017)
Poynting Theorem states that the net power flowing out of a volume v is equal to the time rate of
decrease in the energy stored within a volume v minus the conduction losses.
∫ (E x H).ds = - ∂ / ∂t ∫ (½ εE2 +½ μH2) dv - ∫σ E2 dv.
10. Mention significance of displacement current density and conduction current density?(R)
Displacement current density = JD =∂D / ∂t =ε∂E / ∂t(May2011)
Conduction current density = Jc = σE
11. Discuss the condition under which conduction current is equal to displacement current?(C)
In a conductor conductivity σ goes to zero means it act as a dielectric and corresponding current is
displacement current.
12. Brief about complex Poynting vector?(June 2010,2013,Jan 2016,June 2016)(Ana)
The complex Poynting vector is given by, P = ½ (E x H)
The product of E and H is vector product. The mutually perpendicular components E and H, contribute
to the power flow. This power flow is directed along the normal to the plane containing E and H.
13. In a material for which σ = 5.0 s/m and εr =1 and E = 250 sin 10 10t (V/m). Find the conduction
and displacement current densities. (June 2010)(E)
Conduction current density = Jc = σE = 1250250 sin 10 10t (V/m)
Displacement current density = JD = ∂D/∂t = ε ∂E/∂t =ε0εr ∂E/∂t = 22.1 cos1010t V/m.
14. A poor conductor is characterized by a conductivity σ =100s/m and permittivity ε=4εo.at what
angular frequency ω is the amplitude of the conduction current density J equal to the amplitude
of displacement current density Jd.(Dec 2010)(E)
15. What is displacement current density?(May2010)(R)
The current through a capacitor is called as displacement current .the displacement
current to the area is called as displacement current density and it is denoted by JD
16. Write down instantaneous and average pointing vector .(Dec 2010,June 2012, 2013,June2016) (R)
The poynting vector is given by P=E XH .This equation represents the instantaneous power flow per
unit area. Hence it is also called instantaneous pointing vector using the complex poynting vector we
can obtain the average and reactive parts of the power flow per unit area. The average part of the power
flow per unit area is given by Pavg=1/2 Re[E X H*].
17. What is the power flow in the co-axial cable? (Dec 2011)(R)
Consider a coaxial cable with inner and outer conductors concentric to each other. Suppose power is
transferred along a co-axial cable to the load resistance R. the total power flow along a cable is given by
W=V I
18. Give the situation when the rate of change of flux results in a non-zero value(Nov/Dec 2011)(U)
The following situation rate of change of flux results in a non-zero value
 there exists a relative motion between conductor and flux
 plane of flux and motion of conductor should not be parallel
 an altering flux linking with coils N turns
19. Write down Maxwell’s equation in phasor form?(Dec 2010)(U)
20. An EM wave has Ex and Hy has components of electric and magnetic fields respectively. Find the
direction of the power flow (June 2012)(Ana)
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16 MARK QUESTIONS

1. Obtain the expressions for the four Maxwell’s equation in the point form and integral form.
(Dec 2010,June 2010, 2013, Jan 2016, June 2016,Jan 2017)(U)
2. Derive the Maxwell’s curl equation from ampere’s law and faraday’s law. Explain the equations in
phasor form for time harmonic fields. (/May 2010,June 2012,Jan 2014)(U)
3. A circular loop of N turns of conducting wire lies in the x-y plane with its center at the origin of a
magnetic field specified by B = azB0cos(πr/2b)sinωt, where b is the radius of the loop and ω is the
angular frequency. Find the emf induced in the loop.(Ana)
4. Define poyntingvector and deduce the poynting theorem neatly. (A)
5. (i) Derive the expressions for displacement current and conduction current densities.
(ii) State and prove Poynting theorem. (June 2010,11,Dec 2010, 2011,Jan 2017)(C)
6. Prove that ▼ x E = -δB /δt.(U)
7. Discuss about Poynting vector and power flow. (Ana)
8. Obtain the expression for total power flow in co-axial cable. (June 2011)(E)
9. Define poynting vector and prove that the electromagnetic power flow is the product of electric and
magnetic field intensities.(June 2015,Jan 2016) (U)
10. If D = 20x aX-15y ay+ kzaZ µC/m2, D = 10x aX+5y ay+ kz2aZ µC/m2find the value of k to satisfy the
Maxwell’s equation for region σ =0 and ρv= 0.(E)
11. A conductor 1 cm in length is parallel to z axis and rotates at radius of 25 cm at 1200 rpm. Find induced
voltage, if the radial field is given by B = 0.5arT.(Jan 2014) (A)
12. If the magnetic field H = (3x cos β +6y sin α )az, find current density J if the fields are invariant with
time.(E)
13. A conducting cylinder of radius 5 cms, height 20cm , rotates at 600 rps in a radial field B =0.5 tesla.
The sliding contacts at the top and bottom are connected to a voltmeter. What is the reading of
voltmeter?(E)
14. The conduction current flowing through a wire with conductivity σ = 3 x 10 7 s/m and relative
permittivity εr = 1 is given by Ic = 3 sinωt (mA). If ω =108 rad/s, Find the displacement current?
(June 2013)(U)
15. A material for which σ = 5 mho/m and εr =1, electric field intensity is E = 250 sin1010t ux V/m.
Determine the conduction and displacement current densities and the frequency at which they equal
magnitude.(June 2012)(U)
16. Explain about displacement current and displacement current density. Also find displacement current
density for the field E = 300 sin109t V/m.(E)
17. Find the frequency at which conduction current density and displacement current density are equal in
(1) distilled water, for which εr =81 and σ = 2.0 x 10-4 mho/m.(2) sea water, for which εr =1 and σ = 4.0
mho/m. (C)
18. Given the conduction current density in a lossy dielectric as J c=(0.02 sin109t) A/m2. Find the
displacement current density if σ = 103 mho/m and εr=6.5 (C)
19. Derive the expression for displacement and conduction current densities.(June 2010,Dec 11)(A)
20. Find the amplitude of displacement current density inside a capacitor where εr=600 and
D=3x10-6sin(6x106t-0.3464x)az c/m2. (May 2010)(A)
21. In free space,H=0.2 cos(ωt-βx)az A/m. find the total power passing through a circular disc of radius
5cm.(/May 2010,June 2012)(R)
22. An electric field in a medium which is source free is given by E1.5cos(108t-βz)ax V/m. find B,H and D.
assume εr=1,µr=1,σ=0 (U)(June 2013)
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23. Explain the following :poynting, average power and instantaneous power.(June 2012)(U)
24. A rectangular loop of length a=1m,width b=80cm is placed in a uniform magnetic field. find the
maximum value of induced EMF if the B=0.1 Wb/m2 is constant and the loop rotates with a frequency
of 50hz.(Dec 11)(E)
25. Give the physical interpretation of Maxwell’s first and second equation.(Dec 11)(A)
26. In free space E= 50cos (ωt-βz) ax v/m. find the average power crossing a circular area of radius 2.5m in
the plane z=0.assume Em=Hmηo and ηo=120π Ω.(Dec 11,Jan 2016)(A)
27. If electric field intensity in free space is given by E=50/ρcos(108t-10z)aρV/m.find the magnetic field
intensity H.(May 2011)(E)
28. Do the fields E=Emsinxsint ay and H=Hmcosxcostaz satisfy the Maxwell equations.(U)
29. Find the amplitude of JD in the antenna where the field strength of TM signal E=80cos(6.277x10 8t-
2.092y)az v/m.(E)
30. Generalize amperes law for time varying fields.(June 2016)(Ana)

UNIT-V ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES (CO5)

1. Define a wave? (R)

If a physical phenomenon that occurs at one place at a given time is reproduced at other places at later
times, the time delay being proportional to the space separation from the first location, then the group of
phenomena constitutes a wave.
2. Find the velocity of a plane wave in a lossless medium having a relative permittivity of 5 and
relative permeability of 2. (E) v =1 / √με = 1/√ (μ0μr ε0εr) =
3. Define the term intrinsic impedance of free space with its value?(June 2010)(U)
It is the ratio of electric field to magnetic field or It is the ratio of square root of permeability to
permittivity of the medium. η = E /H = √(μ0 / ω0) =377 ohms
4. What is homogeneous material?(R)
The medium is called homogeneous when the physical characteristics of the medium do not vary from
point to point but remain same everywhere throughout the medium.
5. Mention properties of uniform plane wave?(June 2015)(U)
1. At every point in space, the electric field E and magnetic field H are perpendicular to each other
and to the direction of the travel.
2. The fields are varying harmonically with time and at the same frequency, everywhere in space.
3. Each field has the same direction, magnitude and phase at every point in any plane perpendicular to
the direction of wave travel.
6. What is meant by skin depth or depth of penetration? (Jan 2016,Jan2017)(U)
Skin depth is defined as that of depth in which the wave has been attenuated to 1/e or 37% of its
original value. δ =1/ α =√2/(jωσ) = for good conductor.
7. Define Polarization?(May 2011)(R)
Polarization is defined as the Polarization of a uniform plane wave refers to the time varying nature of
the electric field vector at some fixed point in space.
8. What is meant by linear polarization?(R)
If x and y component of electric field Ex and Ey are present and are in phase, the resultant field has a
direction at an angle of tan-1(Ey/Ex) and if the phase angle is constant with time, the wave is to be
linearly polarized.
9. What is meant by circular polarization? (June 2016)(U)
If x and y component of electric field Ex and Ey have different amplitude and 90ο phase difference, the
locus of the resultant electric field E is a circle and wave is to be circularly polarized.
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10. What is meant by elliptical polarization? (June 2016)(U)

If x and y component of electric field Ex and Ey have different amplitude and 90ο phase difference, the
locus of the resultant electric field E is a ellipse and wave is to be elliptically polarized.
11. What is Brewster Angle?(June 2010,2012,2013,June 2016,Jan 2018))(U)
Brewster Angle is an incident angle at which there is no reflected wave for parallely polarized wave.θ =
tan-1 √ ε2/ε1where, ε1= dielectric constant of medium 1, ε2 = dielectric constant of medium 2
12. Write down the wave equation for E and H in free space.(Ana)
2H– μ ε 2E– μ ε
13. Write down the wave equations for E and H in a conducting medium. (June 2010)(Ana)
2H– μ ε 2E– μ ε
14. Define propagation constant.(U)
Propagation constant is a complex number γ =α +jβγ = √jωµ (σ+jωε)
Where α is attenuation constantβ is phase constant
15. Define loss tangent. (May2011)(U)
Loss tangent is the ratio of the magnitude of conduction current density to displacement current density
of the medium.
16. Define reflection coefficients and transmission coefficients(U)
Reflection coefficient is defined as the ratio of the magnitude of the reflected field to that of the incident
field.
Transmission coefficient is defined as the ratio of the magnitude of the transmitted field to that of
incident field.
17. What are uniform plane waves?(June 2010)(R)
Electromagnetic waves which consist of electric and magnetic fields that are perpendicular to each
other and to the direction of propagation and are uniform in plane.Perpendicular to the direction of
propagation are known as uniform plane waves.
18. State Snell’s law.(U)
When a wave is travelling from one medium to another medium, the angle of incidence is related to
angle of reflection as follows. =

Where, θi is angle of incidence, θt is angle refraction

19. A plane TEM wave has a power density of 1.2 W/m2 in a medium with εr=3,μr=1 . find E&H
(Dec 2010)(E)
20. The electric field E in free space is given as E=Emcos (ωt-βz) ux. Determine magnetic flux density.
(Dec 2010)(E)
21. Define skin effect. mention its significance (Dec 2010,2011,Jan 2014)(U)
For a good conductor all the fields and currents are confined to a very thin layer near the
surface of the conductor .this thin layer is skin of the conductor hence this effect is called skin
effect.
22. The dielectric constant of pure water is 80.determine the Brewster angle for parallel polarization.
For pure water εr1=80; εr2=1 Tan θ1= = (80/1)1/2 =8.944 θ1 =83.62o(Dec 2010)
23. Define perpendicular and parallel polarization.(Dec 2010,Jan 2017)(U)
The electric vector is Perpendicular to the boundary surface or parallel to the Plane of
incidence is termed as vertical polarization or parallel Polarization.
The electric vector is parallel to the boundary surface or perpendicular to the plane of incidence
is termed as horizontal polarization or Perpendicular polarization.
24. Write the equation for the attenuation constant, phase constant, intrinsic impedance of a perfect
conductor. (Dec 2010)(C)
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Attenuation constant α = πfμσ Np/m Phase constant: α = πfμσ rad/m

Intrinsic impedance: jωμ/σ+jωε
25. Write general wave equation (Nov/Dec 2011). (Ana)
26. Determine the skin depth of copper at 60 Hz with σ=5.8x107S/m. given μr=1.(June 2012) (E)
27. What are the types of polarization (Dec 2011) (U)
There are different types of polarization of a uniform plane wave as given below
 Linear polarization
 Elliptical polarization
 Circular polarization
28. Find the skin depth at a frequency of 3MHZ is Al where σ =38.2 Ms/m and µr=1(June 2013)(U)
29. State the conditions to be satisfied for a linearly polarized uniform plane waves(Jan 2014)(A)
16 MARK QUESTIONS
1. (i) Derive the general wave equation. (ii)Discuss about the plane waves in lossy dielectrics.(Jan
2016, June 2016,Jan 2017) (R)
2. Briefly explain about the wave incident (i) normally on a perfect conductor (ii)obliquely to the surface
of perfect conductor.(June 2016)(R)
3. Explain in detail the wave incident normally on perfect dielectric.(June 2010)(U)
4. (i)Explain about the propagation of EM waves in good conductor. (E)
(ii) A uniform plane wave is travelling at a velocity of 2.5 x 10 5 m/s having wavelength λ = 0.25mm in
a good conductor. Calculate the frequency of wave and the conductivity of the medium.(E)
5. Derive the wave equations for plane waves in(E)
( i) free space ( ii) homogeneous materials (iii)conducting medium.(E)
6. (i) Calculate the attenuation constant and phase constant for a uniform plane wave with frequency of
10GHz in a medium for which μ =μ0 ,εr=2.3andσ =2.56x10-4mho/m(E)
7. (i) Calculate the attenuation constant and phase constant for a uniform plane wave with frequency of
100GHz in a medium for which μr =1andσ =58x106mho/m (May 2011)(U)
(ii) Derive the expressions for the attenuation constant, phase constant and intrinsic impedance for a
uniform plane in a good conductor.(May 2010,June 2009)(E)
8. (i) Assume that E and H waves, travelling in free space, are normally incident on the interface with a
perfect dielectric with εr =3. Calculate the magnitudes of incident, reflected and transmitted E and H
waves at the interface.(ii) A uniform plane wave of 200MHz, travelling in a free space impinges
normally on a large block of material having εr = 4, μr = 9, σ = 0. Calculate transmission and reflection
coefficients at the interface. (June 2006)(E)
9. Derive the expression for total field when a horizontally polarized and vertically polarized EM wave is
incident obliquely on a perfect conductor.(June 2016)(E)
10. Determine the reflection and transmission coefficient of oblique incidence on a dielectric- interface for
perpendicular and parallel polarization.(Dec 2010,Jan 2017)(E)
11. A lossy dielectric is characterized by εr = 2.5, μr = 4 and σ = 10-3 mho/m at 10MHz. Let E =10e-Vz ax
V/m. Find (i) α (ii) β (iii) λ (iv) Vp (v) η ?(A)
12. Given two dielectric media, medium 1 is free space and medium 2 has ε 2 = 4 ε0 and μ2 = μ0 . Determine
reflection coefficient for oblique incidence θ1 =30ο for a) perpendicular polarization and b) parallel
polarization.(Ana)
13. (i)Find the depth of penetration of plane wave in copper at a power frequency of 60Hz and at
microwave frequency 1010 Hz. Given σ = 5.8 x 107 mho/m.(ii)Explain reflection of uniform plane
waves with normal incidence at a plane dielectric boundary.(E)
14. (i)Explain the types of polarization of uniform plane wave. (Jan 2016,Jan 2017)
(ii)Define skin effect. Obtain the expression for it. (May/June 2010)(E)
15. (i)Derive wave equation for E and H in conducting medium.(May 2010)(U)
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(ii)Write briefly on total internal reflection.(R)

16. 1. Explain the reflection of plane waves by perfect dielectric.2. Discuss the wave motion in good
conductor. (May2010)(U)
17. Derive vector wave equation for a lossy dielectric medium.(May 2011)(U)
18. Derive the transmission and reflection coefficient for the electromagnetic waves when incident
normally on perfect dielectric.(June 2010,June 2016)(Ana)
19. An EM wave has electric component given by E=Eo sin (t-z)(ax+ay )v/comment on the polarization of
the wave (Dec 2011)(Ana)
20. E and H wave travelling in free space are normally incident on the interface with perfect dielectric with
εr=3.compute the magnitude of the incident reflected and transmitted E and H wave at the surface(Dec
2010,May 2011)(E)
21. The electric fields associated with the plane travelling in a perfect dielectric medium is given by
Ex(z,t)=10cos[2πx107t-0.1πx]V/m.find the velocity of propagation and η.Assume µ=µo(Dec 10)(E)
22. A uniform plane in free space is normally incident on a dielectric having relative permittivity 4 and
µr=1.the electric field of incident wave is given by E=Eoe-z ax to z<0,where Eo is constant
find1)frequency and λ of incident and transmitted wave 2)H of incident wave 3)transmission
coefficient and the expression for the electric field of the transmitted wave 4)expression for the
magnetic field of the transmitted wave.(Nov/Dec 2011,JAN 2016,JUN 2016)(A)
23. Determine α,β,γ,λ,v,ή for damp soil at a frequency of 1MHZ given εr=12,µr=1and σ=20mv(Jan
2014)(A)
24. Determine the critical angle for the EM wave passing through glass to air if ε r for glass is 9.(Jan
2014)(A)
25. Derive the wave equation starting from Maxwell’s equation for free space (Jan 2014)(E)
26. A plane of sinusoidal electromagnetic waves travelling in space has Emax=150μV/m. Find i) the H
max, ii) propagation is in X direction and H is oriented in Y direction, iii) compute the average power
transmitted (June 2013).(E)
27. A uniform plane wave in a medium having σ=10-3 S/m,ε=80εo and μ=μo is having a frequency of
10Khz find i) verify whether the medium is good conductor ii) α iii) β iv) γ v) η vi)λ vii)v
(June 2012, JAN 2016)(E)