Question bank

Module 1
1.Determine the divergence of the vector field A = psin a p + p2z ap
.(Nov 2013)(2 marks)

+ z cos az

2.The point charges -1nC, 4nC, and 3 nC are located at (0,0,0) ,(0,0,1),and
(1,0,0)respectively. Find energy in the system. (Nov 2013)(2 marks)
3.If A= pcos ap + sin a
60 to 30.

Verify stokes theorem when p=2 and varies from

(Nov 2013)(5 marks)

4. Derive the expression for flux density due to infinite sheet of charge using
gausss law.
(Nov 2013)(5 marks)
5.Find the volume defined by 4<p<6, 30< <60 and 2<z<5.What is the length of
the longest straight line that lies entirely within the volume and find the total area
of surface. (Nov 2013)(10 marks)
6.Derive the boundary conditions at the interface separating two different dielectric
medium in electric field. (Nov 2013)(10 marks)
7.If A =4y ax 3x ay find curl of A.(Oct -2012)(2 marks)
8.Write down the boundary conditions at the interface separating conductor and
free space.
(Oct -2012)(2 marks)
9. Derive the expression for energy stored in a magnetic field. (Oct -2012)(5 marks)
10.Derive the expression for magnetic field intensity due to magnetic dipole. (Oct
-2012)(5 marks)
11.A point charge loop is located at (4,-1,3) while the x axis carries charge 2nC/m .If
the plane z=3 also carries charge of 5nC/m. find the electric field intensity at (1,1,1)
due to all these charge distribuitions. (Oct -2012)(10 marks)
12.Derive the expression of capacitance due to spherical capacitor. (Oct -2012)(10
marks)
13.State divergence theorem.(Oct 2011)(2 marks)
14.What is magnetic dipole moment? .(Oct 2011)(2 marks)

15.Find the divergence of A=raj+ rcos2 a

.(Oct 2011)(5 marks)

16.Derive the boundary conditions at the interface separating dielectric and

conductor in an electric field. .(Oct 2011)(5 marks)
17.Prove divergence theorem for vector field A=2xy a x+(x2+z2)ay+2yz az . (Oct
2011)(10 marks)
18. Define potential gradient.(2 marks)(2014)
19.Derive the expression for energy stored in a electric field.(5 marks)(2014)
20.Derive continuity electrostatic field.(10 marks)(2014)
21.Derive magnetic field intensity due to a long solenoid.(10 marks)(2014)

Module 2
Question bank
1.State poynting theorem. (Nov 2013)(2 marks)
2.Derive maxwells equation for a time varying varying field from amperes circuital
law.
(Nov 2013)(5 marks)
3.Derive poyntings theorem. (Nov 2013)(5 marks)
4.Derive the expression for displacement current density. (Nov 2013)(10 marks)
5.Two conducting cones (=/10 and =/6) of infinite extent are separated by an
infinitesimal gap at r=0. If V( =/10) =0 and V(=/6) =50 find potential and
electric field intensity between the cones using laplaces equation. .(Nov 2013)(10
marks)
6.Derive maxwells equation from gausss law.(Oct 2012)(5 marks)
7.Derive the equations for plane waves. (Oct 2012)(10 marks)
8.If V= 20 sin/r3 in free space, find the charge density using poissons equation.
(Oct 2012)(10 marks)
9.What is conduction current?(Oct 2011)(2 marks)
10.Derive maxwells equation from faradays law. (Oct 2011)(5 marks)
jx

11.A uniform plane wave in free space has electric field given by E s = 10 e
+15

e jx

ay

az

V/m. Describe the wave polarization, find H s , and determine

average power density. (Oct 2011)(10 marks)

12.Derive the expression for capacitance for a parallel plate capacitor using
laplaces equation.
(10 marks) (Oct 2011)

13.State the conditions for elliptical polarization.(2 marks)(2014).

14.Derive maxwells equation.(5 marks)(2014)
15.Derive the solution for free space condition of plane em waves.(10 marks)(2014)
16.Derive wave equation in conducting medium.(10 marks)(2014)

Module 3
Question bank
1.What is skin depth?(Nov 2013)(2 marks)
2.Write in brief the conditions for linear polarization and circular polarization of a
wave.
(Nov 2013)(5 marks)
3.Derive the expression for electric field intensity and magnetic field intensity due
to plane waves in lossy dielectrics. (Nov 2013)(10 marks)
4.Derive the expression for pointing theorem. (Nov 2013)(10 marks)
5.What is penetration depth?(Oct 2012)(2 marks)
6.Explain linear polarization of a wave. (Oct 2012)(5 marks)
7.Derive the expression for attenuation factor due to attenuation of TE waves
between parallel planes. (Oct 2012)(10 marks)
8.What are the conditions for a wave to be circularly polarized? (Oct 2011)(2 marks)
9.Explain in brief about reflection of plane wave at oblique incidence due to
perpendicular polarization. (Oct 2011)(10 marks)
10.Explain the refraction of plane waves by dielectric.(Oct 2011)(10 marks)
11.Write a note on reflection of plane waves at normal incidence.(10 marks)(2014)
12.Explain briefly about reflection of plane waves by a conductor.(10 marks)(2014)

Module 4
Question bank
1.What is meant by characteristic impedence of transmission line? (Nov 2013)(2
marks)
2.Explain in brief skin effect? (Nov 2013)(5 marks)
3.Derive the expression for propagation constant, wave velocity and characteristic
impedence of a transmission line. (Nov 2013)(10 marks)
4.Derive the field components of TM mode of propagation in rectangular wave
guide.
(Nov 2013)(10 marks)
5.Write in brief the different modes of propagation in circular waveguide. (Oct 2012)
(5 marks)
6.Derive the parameters of transmission line. (Oct 2012)(10 marks)
7.Explain the TM wave propagation in circular wave guides and field distribuition.
(Oct 2012)(10 marks)
8.What is meant by dominant mode of propagation ?(Oct 2011)(2 marks)
9.Explain in brief phase velocity and group velocity. (Oct 2011)(5 marks)
10.What are cavity resonators? Write in brief. (Oct 2011)(5 marks)
11.Explain how stub matching is performed for impedence matching with one
example.
(Oct 2011)(10 Marks)

12.Explain TE mode propagation and derive the field components for a rectangular
wave guide.
(Oct 2011)(10 marks).
13.What is meant by stub matching?(2 marks)(2014)
14.State the characteristics of TE waves.(5 marks)(2014)
15.Write a note on constant resistance circles and constant reactance curves.(5
marks)(2014)
16.Write a brief note on finding load impedance using smith chart.(10 marks)(2014)
17.Write a short note on TE propagation in circular waveguide.(10 marks)(2014)