EE8391 Electromagnetic Theory

EE8391 – ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY

Unit 1- INTRODUCTION
Two marks
1. What are the practical applications of electromagnetic field?(N/D 2015)
Common household appliances also use electromagnetism to work, such as televisions, electric fans,
door bells, electronic door locks, loudspeakers, audio and video tapes, computers, and storage devices
2. What is electric field intensity?(M/J2016)
The electric field or electric field intensity is defined as the electric force per unit charge. It is
given by
E= F/q, E= Q/ 4π𝞮 r2 Volt/ metre
3. Give the Differential displacement and volume in spherical coordinate system(N/D
2015) dl = dr aˆr + rdθ aˆθ + r sin θdφ aˆφ, dV = r 2 sin θdrdθdφ

4. Cartesian Co-ordinate System the Gradient of the function: f(r,θ,z)=5r4z3sin θ.(AU

M/J 2014)

5. Obtain in the Cylindrical Co-ordinate System the Gradient of the function: f(r,θ
,z)=5r4z3sin θ.(AU M/J 2012)

6. State stokes theorem.(AU M/J 2012,&2014,NOV/DEC 2013, N/D 2016,A/M 2017)

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

∮ H . dl=¿ ¿ ∯ ∇ X H ds
s

7. Mention the sources of electromagnetic field?(AU-M/J 2013 ,A/M 2017)

The sources of EMF are electrical lighting and appliances, computer monitors, microwave
ovens, radios, TV, Cellular phones, broadcast stations, overhead lines and communication
satellites.
8. State the physical significance of curl of a vector field? (AU-M/J 2013)
(∇ XH) = 0.
9. How is the unit vectors defined in cylindrical coordinate systems?(AU N/D 2013)
i. A unit vector is a dimensionless quantity of unit magnitude.
ii. The coordinates are r, ф and z are the units vector
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10. State the condition for the vector A to be (a) solenoidal (b) irrotational.(AU N/D 2012)
(a) ∇•A =0 (b) ∇ X A=0
A =4 ⃗i+3 ⃗j + 5k⃗ and ⃗
11. Two vectorial quantities ⃗ B =i⃗ -2 ⃗j + 2k⃗ are known to be oriented in
two unique directions. Determine the angular separation between them. (AU N/D 2012)
A =4 ⃗i+3 ⃗j + 5k⃗ , ⃗
⃗ B =i⃗ -2 ⃗j + 2k⃗
Angular separation between them
4−6+10 8
Cos θ=⃗
A .⃗
B /|⃗
A||⃗
B| = =
√ 16+ 9=25 √ 450
θ = cos-1 (0.377) = 67.844o.
12. What is the physical significance of div D?
. 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.
∇ •D= ρv
13. Define divergence
The divergence of a vector F at any point is defined as the limit of its surface integral per unit
volume as the volume round the point shrinks to zero
1
∇. A =Lt ∯ A . n⃗ ds
v
V→ 0
14. What are a scalar field and a vector field?
If at each point in a region any physical function has some value, then the region is called a
field. If the value of the physical function at each point is a scalar quantity, then the field is a
scalar field
15. Define Scalar and Vector and give examples.
A scalar is a quantity that is completely characterized by its magnitude and algebraic sign.
Eg. Mass, Work, etc. A Vector is a quantity that is completely characterized by its
magnitude and direction. Eg. Force, Displacement, etc.
16. Give the types of vectors with examples.
There are two types of Vectors: Localized vectors and free vectors. Localized vectors are
those for which the point at which the vector acts should also be specified whereas a free
vector doesn’t have such restriction. Eg. Force (Localized), Couple (Free).
17. Define a unit vector and its value in Cartesian coordinate axis.
Unit vector is having magnitude and directed along the coordinates axis.
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For Cartesian coordinates A=Axax+Ayay+Azaz where ax, ay and az are unit vectors in the
direction of x,y and z respectively
18. What are the different types of coordinate systems.
a. Rectangular or Cartesian Coordinate Systems
b. Circular Cylindrical Coordinate Systems
c. Spherical Coordinate Systems
19. State Coulomb’s law.
Coulombs’ law states that the force between two point charges is directly proportional to
the product of magnitudes of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the
distances between the charges. The force is also dependent upon the medium in which the
charge is placed.
Q1 Q 2
F =k
r2 N
where Q1, Q2 are point charges.
r – is the distance between two charges.
K – is a constant of proportionality and it depends on permittivity of the medium and is given
by,

1
k=
4 πε 0
ε0 = 8.854 x 10-12 F/m
k = 9 x 109 m/F
20. State Gauss’s law and give expression.
The Gauss’s law states that the surface integral of the Electric field vector E over any
closed surface in free space is given by Q/ε0, where Q is the total charge enclosed by the
surface.

Q
∬ E⋅ds= ε0
21. Give the Laplace equation in Cartesian, Cylindrical and Spherical co-ordinate
systems.
Laplace Equation in Cartesian co-ordinates
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∂2 V ∂2 V ∂2 V
∇2 V = + + =0
∂ x 2 ∂ y2 ∂ z2
Laplace Equation in Cylindrical co-ordinates

1 ∂ ∂V 1 ∂2 V ∂2 V
∇2 V = (r )+ 2 + =0
r ∂r ∂r r ∂ φ2 ∂ z 2
Laplace Equation in Spherical co-ordinates

2 1 ∂ 2∂V 1 ∂ ∂V 1 ∂2 V
∇ V= 2 (r )+ 2 ( sin θ )+ 2 =0
r ∂r ∂r r sin θ ∂ θ ∂θ r sin 2 θ ∂ φ2

22. Give the Poisson’s equation in Cartesian, Cylindrical and Spherical co-ordinate
systems.
Poisson Equation in Cartesian co-ordinates

2 ∂2 V ∂2 V ∂2 V ρ
∇ V = 2 + 2 + 2 =−
∂x ∂ y ∂ z ε
Poisson Equation in Cylindrical co-ordinates

2 2
1 ∂V 1 ∂ V ∂ V ρ
∇ V = ∂ (r
2
)+ 2 2 + 2 =−
r ∂r ∂r r ∂ φ ∂ z ε
Poisson Equation in Spherical co-ordinates

2
1 ∂V 1 ∂ (sin θ ∂V )+ 1 ∂ V =− ρ
∇ V = 2 ∂ (r 2
2
)+ 2
r ∂r ∂r r sinθ ∂θ ∂θ r 2 sin 2 θ ∂ φ2 ε
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23. Name few applications of Gauss law in electrostatics(AU NOV/DEC 2013)
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
24. Write the expression for differential length in cylindrical and spherical co-ordinates.
i. For cylindrical coordinates dl= [(dρ)2 +(ρdф)2+(dz)2]1/2
ii. For spherical coordinates dl = [(dr)2+(rdθ)2+(rsinθ dф)2]1/2
25. Give the prosperities of vectors.
Vectors can exist at any point in space.
Vectors have both magnitude and direction.
Any two vectors that have the same direction and magnitude are equal no matter where they
are located in space, this is called vector equality.
26. What is Unit Vector? What is function while representing vector?
a. A Vector which has magnitude unity and defining the same direction as given vector.
i. Vector addition obeys commutative law A +Β = B +A
ii. Vector addition obeys associative law A + (B +C) = (A + B) + C
b. - A is also a vector. It has same magnitude; its direction is 1800 away from direction of A.
A –B = A + (- B)
24. State Gauss law for magnetic field(M/J 2016).
The total magnetic flux passing through any closed surface is equal to zero.
B.ds =0
25. Show that the vector H=3y4z2 ax + 4x3z2ay +3x2y2az is solenoid
∇ . H =0
∂ ∂ ∂
= ¿ y4z2) + (4x3z2)+ (3x2y2) = 0
∂x ∂y ∂z
26. Given A= 4ax + 6ay +-2az and B= -2ax + 4ay + 8az. Show that the vectors are orthogonal.
(AP/MY 2015)
A= 4ax + 6ay +-2az , B= -2ax + 4ay + 8az , A.B = 0
27. Express in matrix from the unit vector transformation from the rectangular to
cylindrical co-ordinate system.(AP/MY 2015)

28. Find the unit vector extending from the origin

towards the point P(3,-1,-2)
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3 a x −a y−2 a z
, a⃗ =
√ 14
D
29. Determine the electric field intensity in free space if ⃗
= 30 ax C/m2
30.
Unit 1
Sixteen marks
1. State and prove Gauss Divergence theorem (6) (A/M 2017, 2015)
2. Derive an expression for electric field intensity due to infinite line charge using
Coulomb’s law.(7)( AP 2017)
3. Evaluate D and E in all regions for a concentric spherical shell containing charge Q on it.
Assume the charge distributions are infinite in extent.(13) (AP 2017)

4. Transform
4⃗a x −2⃗a y −4 ⃗a z at (2,3,5) to cylindrical coordinates. (5)(N/D 2016)
5. Derive the expression for electric field intensity due to uniformly charged circular disc of
σ c/m2.(8)(N/D 2016)
6. Find the force on the charge Q1 of 20 µC at (0,1,2)m due to Q2 of 300 µC at (2,0,0)m(5)
(N/D 2016)
7. Three point charges in free space are located as follows: 50 nC at (0,0) m; 40nC at (3,0)
m; -60nC at (0,4) m. Find the electric field intensity at (3,4) m (8)(M/J 2016)
8. A charge is distributed along a finite straight line with constant density ρ C/m along X
axis. Develop an expression for E at an arbitrary point P (8) (M/J 2016)
9. A charge Q1= 100 nC is located in vacuum at P1 (-0.03, 0.01, 0.04) m. Find the force on
Q1 due to (i) Q2= 120 µC at P2 (0.03, 0.08, -0.020 m. (ii) Q3= 120 µC at P3 (-0.09, -0.06,
0.10) m (iii) Q2 and Q3 (8) (M/J 2016)
10. Explain divergence and curl of a vector(8) (M/J 2016)
2
11. Verify the divergence theorem for a vector D = 3 x a x +(3 y +z)a y +(3 z−x )a z in the
2 2
region bounded by a cylinder x + y =9 and the planes x=0 , y=0 , z=0 and
z=3(N/D 2015)
12. A novel printing technique is based upon electrostatic Principle. Justify (N/D2015)
13. Shoe that the vector E = (6xy + z3) ax + (3x2 – z) az + (3xz2 – y)az is irrotational and find its
scalar potential(10) (A/M 2015)
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14. Show that over the closed surface of a sphere of radius b, ds=0. (6) (A/M 2015)
15. Obtain an expression for electric field intensity due to a uniformly charged line of length
‘l’ (8) (A/M N/D 2015)
16. State and prove Gauss law (8) (A/M, N/D 2015)
17. Obtain the curl in the spherical co ordinate system.(AU M/J 2014)
18. Transform the vector A=3i-2j-4k at p(x=2,y=3,z=3) to cylindrical co ordinate. (AU M/J
2014)
19. Derive the Laplace’s equation. Obtain the Laplacian’s operator in the cylindrical
coordinate system. (AU M/J 2014)
10
20. Express the vector B in Cartesian and cylindrical systems. Given, B.= ar + r cosθ aθ +
r

π
aΦ ,then find B at (-3, 4, 0) and (5, , -2) (AU-N/D 2013)
2
21. Write short notes on the following :(AU- N/D 2013)
(i) Gradient (4)
(ii) Divergence (4)
(iii) Curl and (4)
(iv) Stokes theorem (4)
22. Determine divergence and Curl of the following vector fields. (AU-A/M 2013)
i) P= x2yz ax + xz az. ii) Q = ρsinΦaρ + ρ2z aΦ + zcosΦ az
iii) T = 1 / r2 cosθ ar + r sinθ cosθ aθ+ cosθ aΦ
23. Describe the classification of vector field (AU-A/M 2013)
B = y ⃗a x+ (x+z) a⃗ y and a point Q is located at (-2,6,3), express (1) the point Q in
24. If ⃗
B in spherical coordinates(AU-A/M 2013)
cylondrical and spherical coordinates, (2) ⃗
25. State and explain coulomb’s law and deduce the vector form of force equation between
two point charges. (AU-A/M 2013)
26. State and derive Divergence theorem. .(AU N/D 2012)
27. With neat diagrams, explain the spherical system with co-ordinates (R,Ɵ, Ø)8M (A/M
2018)
28. Apply Coulombs law to find the electric field intensity at any point P due to straight,
uniformly charged wire of linear charge density + λ C/m. the point P is at a distance of
‘h’ m above the wire 7M(A/M 2018)
29. Explain divergence of a vector field and Divergence theorem 6M (A/M 2018)
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30. By means of a Gauss ‘s law determine the electric field intensity inside and outside a
spherical shell of radius of R. the shell contains a total charge Q uniformly distributed
over the surface 6M(A/M 2018)
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UNIT II ELECTROSTATICS – II 6+6
Electric potential – Electric field and equipotential plots, Uniform and Non-Uniform field,
Utilization factor – Electric field in free space, conductors, dielectrics - Dielectric polarization –
Dielectric strength - Electric field in multiple dielectrics – Boundary conditions, Poisson’s and
Laplace’s equations, Capacitance, Energy density, Applications.
Two marks
1. The electric potential near the origin of a system of co-ordinates is
2 2 2
V =5 x +8 y +10 z . Find the electric field at (1, 2, 3)(A/M 2017)

2. What is a conservative field? (A/M 2017)

Any field where the closed line integral of the field is zero is said to be a conservative

field. ∮ E . dr=0
3. Find the capacitance of an isolated spherical shell of radius a.(N/D 2016)
Q
The capacitance of isolated sphere is C= =4 πεr . Farads, where 𝞮 =𝞮o𝞮r
V

4. Find the magnitude of D for a dielectric material in which E = 0.15 MV/m and Ɛr
=5.25 (N/D 2016)

5. What is a capacitor and capacitance?(M/J 2016)

A parallel plate capacitor is a capacitor with two parallel conducting plates separated by a
distance ‘d’. The region between the plates contains a dielectric. When a potential V is
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applied the positive charges get stored in the upper plate and negative charges get stored in
the lower plates.
The ratio of the absolute value of the charge to the absolute value of the voltage difference
is defined as the capacitance of the system.
Q
C=
V Farads

6. Write Poisson’s equation in cylindrical co-ordinates (M/J 2016)

7. What is the electric field intensity at a distance of 20 cm from a charge of 2 µC in

vacuum?(N/D 2015)

8. Calculate the capacitance per Km between a pair of parallel wires each of diameter 1
cm at a spacing of 50 cms (N/D 2015)

9. Find the electric field intensity in free space of D= 30 ax c/m2 ?(A/M 2015)
D= 30 ax c/m2, E= 𝞮oD = 8.854 x 10-12 x 30 , = 0.2656 x 10-9 V
10. What is practical significance of Lorentz force?(A/M 2015)
The force on a charged particle due to combined electric and magnetic fields is Lorentz’s
force. F = Q [ E + v X B]. ita solution is required in determining electron orbits in
magnetron, proton paths in cyclotron or charged particle motion in combined electric and
magnetic fields.
11. What is Electric potential? (AU NOV/DEC 2013)
The Electric potential is a scalar quantity and is found to be equal to the work done per
unit charge in moving a test charge against the field from a reference point, say from infinity
to its final position.
Q
V=
4 πε 0 r Volts
12. Name few applications of Gauss law in electrostatics(AU NOV/DEC 2013)
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
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13. State the electrostatic boundary conditions at the interface between two dielectrics.
(A/M 2018)
i)Dn1= Dn2
 ii)Et1=Et2
14. Define potential difference.(AU NOV/DEC 2013)
Potential difference is defined as the work done in moving a unit positive charge from
one point to another point in an electric field.
15. State Poisson’s and Laplace’s Equation.(AU MAY/JUNE 2014)
Poisson ‘s eqn:▼2V= - ρv / ε
Laplace’ s eqn:▼2V= 0
16. Calculate the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor having an electrode area of
100cm2. The distance between the electrodes is 4mm and the dielectric used as a
permitivity of 3.5. The applied voltage is 100V. (AU MAY/JUNE 2014)

17. State the properties of electric flux lines (AU-A/M 2013) (A/M 2018)
It is independent of the medium
Its magnitude depends only upon the charge from which it is originated
If a point charge in enclosed in an imaginary sphere of radius R, the electric flux must
pass perpendicularly and uniformly through the surface of the sphere.

18. A dielectric slab of flat surface with relative permittivity 4 is disposed with its surface
normal to a uniform field with flux density 1.5 C/m2. Th slab is uniformly polarized.
Determine polarization in the slab. (AU-A/M 2013)
Polarization P = Ψε oE, D = ε oε rE , Ψ= εr - 1
ε r−1 4−1
P= = x 1.5 = 1.125 C/ m2
εr 4
19. Show that ∇ . E=0 in case of apoint charge.(AU- M/J 2012)
Q
E= ⃗ar for point charge, then ∇ . E=0
4 πε r 2
20. At the boundary between copper and aluminum the electric field lines maked as an
angle of 45o with the normal to the interface. Find the angle of emergence. The
conductivity of copper and aluminum are 5.8 x 105 S/cm and 3.5 X 105 S/cm,
receptively (AU- M/J 2012)
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tan θ1 ε 1
= θ 2 = 31.10o
tan θ2 ε 2

21. State Coulomb’s law.

Coulombs’ law states that the force between two point charges is directly proportional to
the product of magnitudes of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the
distances between the charges. The force is also dependent upon the medium in which the
charge is placed.
Q1 Q 2
F =k
r2 N
where Q1, Q2 are point charges.
r – is the distance between two charges.
K – is a constant of proportionality and it depends on permittivity of the medium and is given
by,

1
k=
4 πε 0
ε0 = 8.854 x 10-12 F/m
k = 9 x 109 m/F

22. What is superposition of forces?

The force on a charge in the presence of several other charges is the vector sum of the
forces on that charge due to each of the other charges acting alone. This is called law of
superposition.
The force on the charge at ‘a’ due to n charges can be expressed as

k=n
F a= ∑ F ak
k=1 N
Fak is the component force of the resultant Fa on charge Qa due to any charge Qk and is given
by
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Qa Qk
F ak = 2
a ak
ak
4 πε R N
where Rak being distance between the charges Qk and Qa
aak is the unit vector along the direction of vector drawn from charge Q a towards the charge
Qk.

23. Give the expression for Electric Field intensity due to point charge.
The magnitude of the Electric field intensity at any point is measured by the force per
unit charge at that point. If Q1 is the charge for which electric field is to be determined and
Qt is the test charge, then Electric field intensity is
Q1
E= ar
4 πε 0 r 2 N/C (or) V/m

24. Give the expression for Electric Field intensity due to several point charges.
Electric field intensity at a point will be the vector sum of the electric field intensities
due to each charge acting alone.

m=n
1 Qm
E= ∑ a
4 πε 0 m=1 2m R m
R V/m

25. What are Electric Field intensities due to continuous line, surface and volume charge
distributions?
Electric field intensities due to continuous line charge distribution is

1 ρl dl
E= ∫ a
4 πε 0 r 2 r V/m
Electric field intensities due to continuous surface charge distribution is
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1 ρs ds
E= ∬ r2 ar
4 πε 0 V/m
Electric field intensities due to continuous volume charge distribution is

1 ρ v dv
E= ∭ r 2 ar
4 πε 0 V/m

In the above expressions ρl, ρs, ρv are the line, surface and volume charge densities
respectively, r is the distance between the charge and the point in the field and a r is the unit
vector in that direction. ε0 is the permittivity of free space.

26. What are Electric Flux and Electric Flux Density?

Any charge Q will have an electric field around it. If a test charge is brought near it, the
test charge experiences force. The lines drawn to trace the direction in which a positive test
charge will experience force due to the main charge are called the lines of force or Electric
Flux.
The product of the Electric field intensity and permittivity of the medium is called the
Electric Flux Density ‘D’.

Q
D= a =εE
2 r
4 πr C/m2
27. State Gauss’s law and give expression.
The Gauss’s law states that the surface integral of the Electric field vector E over any
closed surface in free space is given by Q/ε0, where Q is the total charge enclosed by the
surface.

Q
∬ E⋅ds= ε0
28. Give the expression for Electrostatic energy.
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Let WE be the energy stored in static electric field of charge distribution. If the field has
‘n’ point charges, then

m=n
1
W E= ∑ Qm V m
2 m=1 Joules
where Qm is the charge of mth point charge and Vm is the potential at point ‘m’.
29. State Gauss law for magnetic field.
The total magnetic flux passing through any closed surface is equal to zero.
B.ds =0

30. Define potential.

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 / 4 πεr

31. Write poisson’s and laplace ’s equations.

Poisson ‘s eqn:▼2V= - ρv / ε
Laplace’ s eqn:▼2V= 0

32. What are the significant physical differences between Poisson ‘s and laplace ‘s
equations?
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
poissons equation can be used to find the potential. When the region is free from charge
laplace equation is used to find the potential.

33. Explain the conservative property of electric field.

The work done in moving a point charge around a closed path in a electric field is zero.
Such a field is said to be conservative. E.dl = 0
34. Define Dipole
The equal and opposite charges are separated by a small distance is called Dipole.
35. Define Dipole Moment
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The product of charge and spacing between the poles is called dipole moment
M= Q.d
36. Define Polarization
Polarization is defined as the dipole moment per unit volume.
P = Ql/V
37. Define dielectric strength of material.
The dielectric strength of a material is defined as the maximum value of electric field
that can be applied to the dielectric without its electric breakdown.

38. What are dielectrics?

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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Unit 2
Sixteen marks
1. Obtain the electric potential due to electric dipole (5)(A/M 2017)
2. Derive the electric potential due to a uniformly charged infinite line with uniform charge
distribution(8)(A/M 2017)
3. Derive the electrostatic boundary conditions (8) )(A/M 2017)
4. Derive the expression for capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor(5) (A/M 2017)
5. Find the potential at rA = 5m with respect to rB =15m due to point charge Q= 600 pC at the
origin and zero reference at infinity(7) (N/D 2016)
6. Find the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with dielectric Ɛr1 = 1.5 and Ɛr2 =3.5 each
occupy one half of the space between the plates of area 2 m2 and d=10-3 m(6) (N/D 2016)
7. In spherical coordinates V= -25 V on a conductor at r= 2cm and V= 150 V at r= 35 cm. The
space between the conductor is a dielectric of Ɛr = 3.12. Find the surface charge densitites on
the conductor(10) (N/D 2016)
8. Define Laplace and Poisson’s equation from Gauss’s law for linear material medium. State
the importance of these equations(3) (N/D 2016) (7)(A/M 2018)
9. Derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor having two dielectric
media.(8) (AU N/D 2013 M/J 2016)
10. Explain the potential at a point in an electric field. Derive the electric field intensity at any
point in a field due to a point charge(8) (M/J 2016)
11. Write Laplace’s equation in cartesiann co-ordinates. And obtain the solution when V is a
function of x only for the boundary condition V= V1 at x=x1 and V= V2 at x= x(8) (M/J 2016)
12. Calculate the potential at a point P(0,0) m due to point charges Q1 and Q2 . Q1 =10-12 Coulomb
is located (0.5, 0) m and Q2 =-10-11 Coulomb is located at (-0.5, 0) m(8) (M/J 2016)
13. State and prove the elctro-static boundary conditions (8) (N/D 2015)
14. Derive the expressions for energy and energy density in electric fields(8) (N/D 2015)
15. Derive an expression for capacitance of concentric spheres(8) (N/D 2015)
16. Derive an expression for polarization ‘P’(8) (N/D 2015) Explain briefly polarization in
dielectric(A/M 2018)
17. Explain the polarization and thus obtain electric field intensity and potential of a dipole (16)
(A/M 2015)
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18. A positive point charge 100 x 10-12 C is located in air at x= 0, 0.01m and another such charge
at x = 0, y = -0.1m. What is the magnitude and direction of E(6) (A/M 2015)
19. Obtain an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with two dielectric of
relative permittivity 𝞮1 and 𝞮2 respectively interposed between the plates.(A/M 2015)
20. 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. (AU-A/M 2013)
21. Derive the expression for energy density in electrostatic fields. (AU NOV/DEC 2013)
22. State and derive electric boundary conditions for a dielectric to dielectric medium and a
conductor to dielectric medium. (10) (AU NOV/DEC 2013)
23. State and explain Coulomb’s law of force. (6)
24. Find the value of capacitance of a capacitor consisting of two parallel metal plates 30 cm x
30 cm surface area, separated by 5 mm in air. What is the total energy stored by the
capacitor if the capacitor is charged to a potential difference of 500V? What is the energy
density? (AU-M/J 2013)
25. Find the potential at any point along the axis of a uniformly charged disc of σ c/m2 . The
disc has radius of ‘a’ m.
26. Derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor having two dielectric
media. (AU N/D 2013 A/M2017)
27. Conducting spherical shells with radii a= 8cm and b= 20 cm are maintained at a potential
difference of 100 V such that V(r = b) = 0 and V = (r=a) = 70 V. Determine V and E in the
region between the shells. If R = 2 in the region determine the total charge induced on the
shells and the capacitance of the capacitor.(AU-M/J 2012)
28. Four point charges of 10µC each are placed at the corners of square of sides.1m.
Determine the value of the charge that is to be placed at the centre of the square so that
this system of charge s is brought to equilibrium. .( AU-M/J 2014)
29. Conducting cylinders at ρ = 2 cm and ρ = 6cm are at potentials of 100 V and 0V
respectively. The region between the cylinders is filled with an inhomogeneous perfect
dielectric for which ε R = 0.3/ (ρ + 0.04). Find (i)D (ρ ¿ ( ii ) E (ρ) (iii) V( ρ) (iv) Capacitance
per meter length .( AU-M/J 2014)
30. Find the capacitance between parallel plate conductors. The radius of conductor is ‘r’
separated by a distance‘d’ mtrs. Both wires are carrying the current in opposite direction. (
AU-M/J 2014)
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31. 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(AU-M/J
2013)
32. At an interface separating dielectric 1(ε r1) and dielectric 2 (ε r2) show that the tangential
E is contineous across the boundary, where the normal component of ⃗
component of ⃗ E is
discontineous at the boundary(AU-M/J 2013)
33. Find the electric fields due to uniform line charge. (AU-M/J 2012)
PART C
1. Two point chargers -4 µ C and 5 µ C are located at(2,,-1,3)and (0,4,-2) respectively. Find
the potential at (1,0,1) assuming zero potential at infinity. (6)(A/M 2018)
2. A parallel plate capatance has aplate separation t. the capacitance with air only between
the plates is C. when a slsb of thickness t' abd relative permittivity ε'is placed on one of

C' ε' t
the plates,the capacitance is C' show that C = ' ' (7) (A/M 2018)
(t + ε ( t−t ' ) )
3. Step by step develop a condition between i0 conductor and dielectric. ii) Dielectric and
dielectric(A/M 2018)
4. Consider a square of side 5 cm. three positive charge of 100 nC each are located at three
corners of the square. Find the value of the electric field at the fourth corner of the square.
(AU-M/J 2012)
2r
5. Find electric potential at any point given the electric field: E = r⃗ . The boundary
(r 2+a 2)
conditions are: at r = ∞, V = 0 and r = 0 and V =100.( AU-M/J 2014)
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EE6302 – ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY

2 Marks And 16 Marks- Question Bank
UNIT III MAGNETOSTATICS 6+6
Lorentz force, magnetic field intensity (H) – Biot–Savart’s Law - Ampere’s Circuit Law – H due to
straight conductors, circular loop, infinite sheet of current, Magnetic flux density (B) – B in free space,
conductor, magnetic materials – Magnetization, Magnetic field in multiple media – Boundary conditions,
scalar and vector potential, Poisson’s Equation, Magnetic force, Torque, Inductance, Energy density,
Applications
2 Marks

1. What is vector magnetic potential?(M/J2017)

It is defined as that quantity whose curl gives the magnetic flux density.
B=▼ x A=µ / 4πJ/r dv web/m2
2. Define Biot-Savart’s law (M/J2017)
It states that the magnetic flux at any point due to current element is proportional to the
current element and sine of the angle between the elemental length and line joining and
inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
μ° Idl
dB= sin θ
4 π r2
3. A conductor 4 m long lies along the y- axis with the current of 10 A in a x direction ,
if the field is B =0.05 ax Tesla . Calculate the force on the conductor(N/D 2016)
F= BIL sinθ = 0.05 X 10 X 4 X sin90 = 2 N
4. Write magnetic boundary conditions( N/D 2013,M/J 2016)
The normal component of flux density B is continuous across the boundary.
The tangential component of field intensity H is continuous across the boundary
5. What is the mutual inductance of the two inductively coupled coils with self
inductance of 25 mH and 100 mH?[(N/D 2015)
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M=K√ L1 L2 = √ 25 X 100 = 50mH
6. Find the force of interaction between two charges 4* 10 -8 and 6*10-5 spaced 10 cm
apart in kerosene (𝞮r = 2.0) (A/M 2015)
Q1 Q2
F= = 0.0108 N
4 πε r 2

7. Find the maximum torque on a 100 turn’s rectangular coil, 0.2 m by 0.3 m, carrying
a current of 2A in the field of flux density 5 web/ m2. (A/M 2015)
Tm = NIAB = 100 x 2 x 0.06 x 5= 60 N-m
8. What is Lorentz law of force?(AU NOV/DEC 2013 N/D 2015) What is the force
acting on a moving charge, Q in the presence of both electric and magnetic field
(A/M 2018)
The Lorentz force equation gives the force on a charge Q moving in a region where both
the electric field E and magnetic field B are present.

F=Q( E+v×B ) N
where v is the velocity with which the charge moves in the field.
9. State Ampere’s Circuital law (AU MAY/JUNE 2014) (AU-M/J 2012) (M/J,N/D 2016)
The Ampere’s law states that the line integral of H around a single closed path is equal to
the current enclosed. It can also be stated as the line integral of B around a single closed
path is equal to the permeability of the medium times the current enclosed.

∫ H⋅dl= I
∫ B⋅dl =μI
10. Write the expression for inductance per unit length of a long solenoid of N turns and
having a length ‘l’ mtr carrying a current of I amperes (AU-M/J 2014)
μoN 2
A
Inductance L = , where N- no of turns, A- area of cross section of the solenoid in
l
m2, l- length of a solenoid in meter
11. Find the value of magnetic field intensity at the centre of a circular loop of radius
1m carrying a current of 10 A (AU-M/J 2013)
I
H= = 10/2 = 5 H
2a
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12. Write the expression for the magnetic force between an electromagnet and an
attracted armature relay. (AU-M/J 2013)
B2 A
F= K gm f, where B- magnetic flux density in tesla
2 μo
13. Find the inductance per unit length of a solenoid of N turns and having a length ‘L’ mtrs.
Assume that its carries a current of I amperes (AU-M/J 2012)
NI
H= H, N- no of turns, I- current in ampere, l – length in meters
l
14. State the Gauss’s law for magnetic fields.
The integral of the magnetic flux density B over a closed surface is zero. This is
called the Gauss’s law for magnetic fields.

∮ B⋅dS=0 where, dS is the normal component of the surface.

15. Compare magnetic scalar potential and magnetic vector potential(A/M 2018)
Scalar potentials are usually observed under static field conditions where as vector
potentials are observed under dynamic conditions. From electrostatics we know that the
electric field can be expressed as a gradient of scalar potentialE⃗ =−∇⃗ V E=−∇V
Where∇ V is the scalar electric potential. However, the above equation is not valid for
electrodynamics. The equation is modified to E⃗ =−∇⃗ V−∂A⃗ ∂tE→=−∇→V−∂A→∂t
Where, A⃗ A→ is commonly referred as the magnetic vector potential, and the curl of it
gives the corresponding magnetic field
B⃗ =∇⃗ ×A⃗ B⃗ =∇×A.
16. What is the torque on a current carrying loop?
The torque, or moment, of a force is a vector whose magnitude is the product of the
magnitudes of the vector force, the vector lever arm, and the sine of the angle between
these two vectors. The direction of the vector torque is normal to both the force and lever

arm. T =R×F Nm where, R is the vector lever arm, F is the force vector.
17. What is the torque on a planar coil?
The torque on a planar coil of any size in a uniform magnetic field is the product of the
magnitudes of magnetic moment ‘m’, magnetic flux density B and the sine of the angle
between these two. It is given by T =m× B Nm
18. Define magnetic moment.
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The magnetic moment ‘m’ is defined as the product of the loop current and the vector

area of the loop. It is given by, m=IA Am2 where A is the vector area.
19. What is current density.
The current flowing through unit surface area is called the current density.
dI
J= a
dS r H/m
The direction of J is the same as the direction of motion of positive charges.
20. Give the expressions relating B and H with the current density J.
μ0 J×ar
B= ∭ dv
4π r2
curlB=μ 0 J
curlH =J
21. What is the torque on a current carrying loop?
The torque, or moment, of a force is a vector whose magnitude is the product of
the magnitudes of the vector force, the vector lever arm, and the sine of the angle
between these two vectors. The direction of the vector torque is normal to both the force and
lever arm.

T =R×F Nm
where, R is the vector lever arm, F is the force vector.

22. What is the torque on a planar coil?

The torque on a planar coil of any size in a uniform magnetic field is the
product of the magnitudes of magnetic moment ‘m’, magnetic flux density B and the sine
of the angle between these two. It is given by

T =m×B Nm

23. Define magnetic moment.

The magnetic moment ‘m’ is defined as the product of the loop current and the
vector area of the loop. It is given by,
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m=IA Am2
where A is the vector area.
24. What is current density.
The current flowing through unit surface area is called the current density.

dI
J= a
dS r H/m
The direction of J is the same as the direction of motion of positive charges.

25. Give the expressions relating B and H with the current density J.

μ0 J ×ar
B= ∭ dv
4π r2

curlB=μ 0 J

curlH =J

26. Define magnetic field strength.

The magnetic field strength (H) is a vector having the same direction as magnetic flux
density. H=B/µ
27. Define inductance.
The inductance of a conductor is defined as the ratio of the linking magnetic flux to the
current producing the flux. L = Nφ / I

28. Give the formula to find the force between two parallel current carrying
conductors.
F=µI 1I2/ 2ðR
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29. Distinguish between solenoid and toroid.
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 thereby closed on itself it becomes a toroid.
30. Define magnetization
Magnetization is defined as the magnetic dipole moment per unit volume.

31. Define magnetic susceptibility.

Magnetic Susceptibility is defined as the ratio of magnetization to the magnetic field
intensity.
32. Classify the magnetic materials.
I) Dia magnetic
II) Paramagnetic
III) Ferromagnetic
33. Define dielectric strength.
The maximum E that a dielectric material can with stand without break down is the dielectric
strength of the material
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EE6302 – ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY

2 Marks and 16 Marks- Question Bank
Unit 3
Sixteen marks

1. Obtain an expression for the magnetic field intensity due to straight finite conductor carrying
current I amperes using Biot-Savart’s law(8)(A/M 2017)
2. Find the torque about y-axis for the two conductors of length ‘l’ carrying current in opposite
directions separated by a fixed distance ‘w’ in a uniform magnetic field in x-direction(6)
(A/M 2017)
3. By means of Biot-Savart’s law derive an expression for the magnetic field intensity at any
point on the line through the centre at a distance ‘h’ m from the centre and perpendicular to
the plane of a circular loop (in XY plane) of radius ‘ ρ’ m and carrying a curent I Ampere in
the anti-clockwise direction(A/M 2018)
4. Derive the expression for magnetic field intensity due to infinitely long straight conductor
carrying a current of I amps along Z-axis(N/D2016)(or) Obtain an expression for magnetic
flux density and magnetic field intensity at any point due to a finite length conductor. (8)
(A/M 2015)
5. Determine H for a solid cylindrical conductor of radius a, where the current I is uniformly
distributed over the cross section (N/D 2016)
6. Calculate the inductance of a ring shaped coil of mean diameter 20 cm, wound on a wooden
core of 2 cm diameter containing 200 turns (N/D 2016)
7. Develop an expression for the magnetic field intensity at any point on the line through the
centre at a distance ‘h’ m from the centre and perpendicular to the plane of a circular loop (in
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XY plane) of radius ‘a’ m and carrying a curent I Ampere in the anti-clockwise
direction(M/J 2016)
8. Find the magnetic field intensity at point P (1.5, 2, 3) caused by a current filament of 24
Ampere in the az direction on the z- axis and extending from z=0 to z=6.(M/J 2016)
9. Deduce the point form of Amper’s circuital law(M/J 2016)
10. Determine the torque on a rectangular loop (a m x b m) carrying current I and placed in a
uniform magnetic field(M/J 2016)
11. Compare the different magnetic materials(N/D 2015)
12. An air co-axial transmission line has a solid inner conductor of radius ‘a’ and a very thin
outer conductor of inner radius. Determine the inductance per unit length of the line (N/D
2015)
13. State and prove magnetic boundary conditions. (8)(A/M 2015) (A/M 2017)
14. Obtain an expression for inductance and torque on along solenoid coil.(16) (A/M 2015)
15. i)State and prove Ampere’s circuital law. (A/M 2017)
ii) State and explain Biot- Savart’s law (AU NOV/DEC 2013)
2. Derive the expression for magnetic field intensity inside and outside a coaxial conductor of
inner radius “a” outer radius “b” and carrying a current of I amperes in the inner and outer
conductors. (AU-M/J 2014)
3. Consider the boundary between two media. Show that the angles between the normal to the
boundary and the magnetic flux densities on either side of the boundary and magnetic flux

tanθ 1 μ 1
densities on either side of the boundary satisfy the relation: = where μ1 and μ2 are the
tanθ 2 μ 2
permabilities of the respective media and θ 1 and θ 2 are the angles. (AU-M/J 2014)

4. A small current loop L1 with magnetic moment 5aZ Am2 located at the origin while another
small loop current L2 with magnetic moment 3ay A.m2 is located at (4, –1, 7). Determine the
Torque on L2.
5. What is magnetization? Explain the Classification of magnetic materials.(6)(A/M 2018)
6. Sate Biot-Savart Law. (AU-N/D 2013)
7. A hollow Conducting cylinder has inner radius ‘a’ and outer radius ‘b’ and carries current ‘l’
along the positive z direction Find B and H everywhere.
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8. State and explain Ampere’s circuital law and show that the field strength at the end of a long
solenoid is one half of that at the centre. (AU-N/D 2013)
9. Derive the expression for the magnetic vector potential in the cases of an infinitely long,
straight, conductor in free space. (AU-M/J 2014)
10. Derive an expression for force between two long straight parallel current carrying conductors
(AU-N/D 2013)
11. Derive the expression for the magnetic flux density B at a point along the axis of a solenoid.
Sketch the variation of B from point to point along the axis (AU-M/J 2013)
12. For a infinite sheet of uniform current density K A/m, derivr the expression for field
intensity. (AU-M/J 2013)
13. A coil has1000 turns and carries a magnetic flux of 10 mWb. The resistance of the coil is 4
Ω. If it is connected to 40V DC supply estimate the energy stored in the magnetic field when
the current has attained its final steady value. Derive the formula used. (AU-M/J 2013)
14. An iron ring 0.2 m in diameter and 10cm2 sectional area of the core is uniformly wound with
250 turns of wire. The wire carries a current of 4A. the relativepermeability of iron is 500.
Determine the value of self- inductance and energy stored.(A/M 2018)
15. What is the maximum torque on a square loop of 1000 turns in a field of uniform flux density
of 1 Tesla? The loop has 10Cm sides and carries a current of 3A. What is the magnetic
moment of the loop? (7).(A/M 2018)
16.
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EE2202 – ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY

2 Marks And 16 Marks- Question Bank
Unit IV- ELECTRODYNAMIC FIELDS
Two marks

 PART A 
1. Find the emf induced in a conductor of length 1 m moving with a velocity of 100 m/s
perpendicular to a field of 1 Tesla.[AP 2017)

2. Moist soil has conductivity of 10-3 S/m and Ɛr =2.5, getermine the displacement current density if
E= 6.0 x 10-6 sin 9.0 x 109 t(V/m) (N/D 2016)

3. Find the characteristics impedance of the medium whose relative permittivity is 3 and relative
permeability is 1(N/D 2015)

4. A parallel plate capacitor with plate area of 5 cm2 and plate separation of 3 mm has a voltage 50
sin 103t V applied to its plates. Calculate the displacement current assuming Ɛ= 2Ɛ0 (N/D 2015)

5. Define mutual inductance and self inductance.(A/M 2015)

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The self inductance of a coil is defined as the ratio of total magnetic flux linkage with the
circuit to the current through the coil. L= Nɸ/ I, where ɸ= magnetic flux, N- no. of turns of coil,
I- current.
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 ɸ12
I
6. A Parallel plate capacitor has an electrode area of 10cm2. The separation between the
plates is 5mm. A voltage of 10 sin 100 πt is applied across its plates. Calculate its
displacement current. Assume air dielectric (AU-M/J 2014)
E= 10 sin πt
∂E ∂(10 sin πt )
JD = ε o ε r =8.854 X 10-12 = 88.54 X10-12 cos πt V/m
∂t ∂t

7. What is Displacement current (AU-N/D 2013 M/J 2016)

Displacement current ID is flowing through a capacitor when ac voltage is applied across the
capacitor.

dV
I D=C
dt
8. Distinguish between transformer emf and motional emf (AU-N/D 2013) (A/M 2015 , AP
2017)
The emf induced in a stationary conductor due to the change in flux linked with it, is called
transformer emf or static induced emf
∂B
Emf = - ∬ .ds , eg : transformer
∂t
The emf induced due to the movement of conductor in a magnetic field is called motional emf or
dynamic induced emf

Emf = ∮ v X B . dl , eg: generator

c

9. What type of voltage is induce in a loop which is rotating about the y-axis in a magnetic
B= Bo sin ωt i⃗ Tesla? (AU-M/J 2013)
field of flux density ⃗
Motional emf or dynamic induced emf
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10. Write the relation showing the energy required to establish a magnetic field by a quasi-
stationary current system. (AU-M/J 2013)
1 2
W= L I , L- inductance in H, I - current in A
2
11. What is an emf?
An electro-motive force is a voltage that arises from conductors moving in a magnetic field or
from changing magnetic fields.
12. State Faraday’s law.(N/D 2016, M/J 2016)
Faraday’s law states that, the total emf induced in a closed circuit is
equal to the time rate of decrease of the total magnetic flux linking the circuit.

dφ
e=−
dt V
13. State Lenz’s law.
The Lenz’s law states that, the induced current in the loop is always in such a direction as to
produce flux opposing the change in flux density.
14. Explain briefly the different types of emf’s produced in a conductor placed in a
magnetic field.
There are two ways in which we can induce emf in a conductor. If a moving conductor is
placed in a static magnetic field then the emf produced in the conductor is called dynamically
induced emf. If the stationary conductor is placed in a time varying magnetic field, then the
emf produced is called statically induced emf.
15. Give the Maxwell’s equation – I in both integral form and point form.
Maxwell’s equation – I is derived from the Ampere’s circuital law which states that the
line integral of magnetic field intensity H on any closed path is equal to the current enclosed
by that path.

∮ H .dl=I
Maxwell’s equation – I in integral form is
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∮ H .dl=∬ ( σE+ε ∂∂tE ) ds

s

Maxwell’s equation – I in point form is

∂E
∇×H =σE+ε
∂t

The magneto motive force around a closed path is equal to the sum of the conduction
current and displacement current enclosed by the path.

16. Give the Maxwell’s equation – II in both integral form and point form.
Maxwell’s equation – II is derived from Faraday’s law which states that the emf induced in a
circuit is equal to the rate of decrease of the magnetic flux linkage in the circuit.

dφ
e=−
dt

Maxwell’s equation - II in integral form is

∂H
∮ E .dl=−μ∬ ∂t ds

Maxwell’s equation – II in point form is

∂B
∇×E=−
∂t

The electro motive force around a closed path is equal to the magnetic displacement (flux
density) through that closed path.
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17. Give the Maxwell’s equation – III in both integral form and point form.
The Maxwell’s equation – III is derived from electric Gauss’s law which states that the electric
flux through any closed surface is equal to the charge enclosed by the surface.

ψ=Q
Maxwell’s equation – III in integral form is

∬ D .ds=∭ ρ dv
s v
Maxwell’s equation – III in point form is

∇⋅D= ρ

The total electric displacement through the surface enclosing a volume is equal to the
total charge within the volume.
18. Give the Maxwell’s equation – IV in both integral form and point form.
Maxwell’s equation – IV is derived from magnetic Gauss’s law which states that, the total
magnetic flux through any closed surface is equal to zero.

φ=0
Maxwell’s equation – IV in integral form is

∬ B .ds=0
s
Maxwell’s equation – IV in point form is

∇⋅B=0
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The net magnetic flux emerging through any closed surface is zero.

19. Distinguish between the conduction current and displacement current.(A/M 2018)
Conduction current Ic is flowing through a conductor having resistance R, when potential V is
applied across the conductor.

V
I c=
R A
Displacement current ID is flowing through a capacitor when ac voltage is applied across
the capacitor.

dV
I D=C
dt
20. What is Eddy current and Eddy current loss?
In electrical machines, the alternating magnetic fields induce emf in the cores also apart from
the coil. This small amount of emf induced in the core circulates current in the core. This
current is called eddy current and the power loss, which appears in the form of heat, due to
these eddy currents is called eddy current loss.
21. Write the point form of continuity equation and explain its significance.
▼•J= - ρv / ε
22. State point form of ohms law.
Point form of ohms law states that the field strength within a conductor is proportional to the
current density.J= σE
23. Write down the magnetic boundary conditions.
The normal components of flux density B are continuous across the boundary.
The tangential component of field intensity is continuous across the boundary.
24. State the principle of superposition of fields.
The total electric field at a point is the algebraic sum of the individual electric field at that
point.
25. Define ohms law at a point
Ohms law at appoint states that the field strength within a conductor is  proportional to current
density.
26. State electric displacement.
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The electric flux or electric displacement through a closed surface is equal to the  charge
enclosed by the surface.
27. What is displacement flux density?
The electric displacement per unit area is known as electric displacement density  or electric
flux density.
28. What is the significance of displacement current?
The concept of displacement current was introduced to justify the production of magnetic
field in empty space. It signifies that a changing electric field induces a magnetic field .In
empty space the conduction current is zero and the magnetic fields are entirely due to
displacement current.
29. Circuit Theory Field theory
1) Low power is involved High power is involved
2) Simple to understand needs visualization ability
3) Two dimensional analysis three dimensional analysis
4) Laplace transform is involved Maxwell equation is employed
Define permeability and reluctance(A/M2018)
Permeability is the measure of the ability of a material to support the formation of a magnetic
field and reluctance is which opposes the establishment n of magnetic flux
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EE2202 – ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY

2 Marks and 16 Marks- Question Bank
Unit 4
Sixteen marks
1. Obtain the expression for energy stored in the magnetic field and also derive the expression
for magnetic energy density. ( AU-N/D 2013)
2. A circular loop conductor having a radius of 0.15m is placed in X-Y plane. This loop consists

of a resistance of 20Ω. If the magnetic flux density is B= 0.5 sin 103

⃗a x Tesla. Find the
current through the loop(AP 2017)
3. Derive Maxwell’s equation both in integral form the fundamental laws for a good conductor
( AU-N/D 2013, 2015) (A/M 2015, AP 2017 )
4. Explain the relation between field theory and circuit theory and thus obtain an expression for
ohms law (A/M 2015, AP 2017, 2018)
5. Compare and explain in detail conduction and displacement currents (A/M 2015 N/D 2015)
6. Derive Maxwell’s equation from Faraday’s law and Ampere’s law in integral form,
differential form for conducting medium and free space.(AU M/J 2014. N/D2016)
7. Compare field theory and circuit theory. (AU M/J 2014, N/D 2015,2016).
8. Explain the concept of emf induction in static and time varying magnetic field(N/D 2016)
9. In a material for which σ =5.0 S/m and Ɛr =1 with E= 250 sin 1010 t(V/m). Find Jc and JD and
also the frequency at which they equal magnitudes (N/D 2016)
10. A circular loop of wire is placed in a uniform magnetic field density 0.5 wb/m2.The wire has
200 turns and frequency of rotation of 1000 revolutions/minute. If the radius of the coil
is0.2m. Determine (1) the induced emf, when the plane of the coil is 600 to the flux lines and
(2) the induced emf, when the plane of the coil is perpendicular to the field (N/D 2015)
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11. Show that the total displacement current between the condenser plates connected to an
alternating current voltage source is exactly same as the value of charging current
(conduction current) flowing in the leads(AU M/J 2013)
12. Derive the time harmonic Maxwell's equations is Integral and point forms(AU M/J 2013)
13. If the flux density varies harmonically with as given by B =Bo sin ωt establish an expression
for the induced emf in the above case(AU M/J 2013)
14. Write a technical note on transformer emf and motional emf(A/M 2018)
Part-C
1. From the basics, derive the expression for Maxwell’s equation both in integral form and
differential form.(A/M 2018)
2. An iron ring with a cross-sectional area of 3cm2 an d mean circumference of 15 cm is
wound with 250 turns of wire carrying a current of 0.3 A. the relatiove permeability of
the ring is 1500. Calculate the flux established in the ring(13) (A/M 2018)
3. A rectangular T- turn coil with mean length ‘l’ and width ‘w’ is wound on a cylindrical
drum. If the drum rotates in a uniform field with a flux density B everywhere in the
positive X- direction at a constant speed of N rpm, the induced emf in the coil. (AU M/J
2013)
4. A conducting loop of radius 10cm lies in the z=0 plane. The associated H=10
sin(120 πt ) á2 MWb/m2. Calculate the voltage induced in the loop. (AU M/J 2014)

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2 Marks And 16 Marks- Question Bank
Unit V- ELECTROMAGNETICS WAVES
Two marks
1. Find the velocity of a plane wave in a lossless medium having a relative permittivity 2
and relative permeability of unity(AP 2017)
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2. What is the wave length and frequency of a wave propagation in free space when β = 2?
(A/M 2015)
2π ∁
β = = 2 , λ=π meters, f= = (3 x 108 ) / π = 95.54 MHz
λ λ
3. A plane wave travelling in air is normally incident on a block of paraffins with Ɛr =2.3.
Find the reflection co-efficient (AU N/D 2015)

4. Calculate the characteristic impedance of free space. ( AU-N/D 2012)

377ohms
5. What is Poynting vector.(M/J 2016)
The pointing vector is defined as rate of flow of energy of a wave as it propagates.
P =E X H
6. State Poyntings Theorem. (AU-M/J 2014) ( AU-N/D 2013)
The net power flowing out of a given volume is equal to the time rate of decrease of the
energy stored within the volume- conduction losses.
7. Define pointing vector.
The vector product of electric field intensity and magnetic field intensity at a point is a
measure of the rate of energy flow per unit area at that point.
8. Mention any two properties of uniform plane wave. ( AU-N/D 2013)
At every point in space, the electric field E and magnetic field H are perpendicular to each
other. 
The fields vary harmonically with time and at the same frequency everywhere in space.
9. Define characteristic impedance or intrinsic impedance
Characteristic impedance is defined as the ratio of square root of permeability to the
dielectric constant of the medium. It is also defined as the ratio of electric field intensity to
the magnetic field intensity.
10. Define standing wave ratio(AU-M/J 2013) (AU-M/J 2014,A/M 2018, N/D 2016)
The ratio of maximum tominimum magnitudes of voltage or current on a line having

V max I max
standing wave is called standing ration SRW = | || |
V min
=
I min
11. Obtain the depth of penetration in copper at 2MHz, given the conductivity of copper
σ =5.8 X 10 7 S/m and its permeability = 1.26 μH/m. (AU-M/J 2014)
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ω=2 πf , μ=4 π X 10−7 H /m
2 2
δ=
√ ωμσ
=
√
(2 π X 2 X 10 X 4 π X 1 0−7 X 5.8 X 1 07 )
6 = 4.67x 10-5 m

12. What is voltage reflection coefficient at the load end of the transmission line? (AU-M/J
2013)
Voltage across the wire at the end must be zero, incident and reflected voltages cancel
z 2−z 1
ρ v= = -1
z2 + z1
13. Give the wave equation in terms of electric field and magnetic field.
The electromagnetic wave equation in terms of electric field is,
2
∂E ∂ E
∇ 2 E −μσ − με =0
∂t ∂t2
The electromagnetic wave equation in terms of magnetic field is,

2 ∂H ∂2 H
∇ H −μσ − με =0
∂t ∂ t2
14. Give the wave equation in free space.
The wave equation in free space in terms of electric field is,
2
2 ∂ E
∇ E−με 2 =0
∂t
The wave equation in free space in terms of magnetic field is,

2 ∂2 H
∇ H−με 2 =0
∂t
15. List out the properties of a uniform plane wave.(N/D 2016)
If the plane of wave is the same for all points on a plane surface, it is called plane wave. If
the amplitude is also constant in a plane wave, it is called uniform plane wave. The
properties of uniform plane waves are:
a) At every point in space, E and H are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of
travel.
b) The fields vary with time at the same frequency, everywhere in space.
c) Each field has the same direction, magnitudes and phase at every point in any plane
perpendicular to the direction of wave travel
16. Give the expression for the characteristic impedance of the wave.
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i. The characteristic impedance or intrinsic impedance is the ratio of the electric field intensity
to the magnetic field intensity.

E μ
H
=
ε √
where,  is the permeability of the medium and ε is the permittivity of the
medium.
17. What is Vector Helmholtz equation.
i. The wave equation in lossless medium in phasor form is called the vector Helmholtz
equation.
2 2
∇ E+μεω E=0
18. Give the wave equation for a conducting medium.
i. The wave equation for a conducting medium in phasor form is given as,

∇ 2 E− j(ωμσ + j μεω 2 )E=0

19. What is skin effect and skin depth? (AU N/D 2015, 2016 A/M 2016, 2017,2018)
i. In a good conductor the wave is attenuated as it progresses. At higher frequencies the rate of
attenuation is very large, and the wave may penetrate only a very short distance before being
reduced to a small value. This effect is called skin effect.
ii. The skin depth () is defined as that depth in which the wave has been attenuated to 1/e or
approximately 37% of its original value. It is also known as depth of penetration.
1
δ=
α
where  is the attenuation constant,

α =ω
με
2 √ (√ σ2
1+ 2 2 −1
ω ε )
20. Give the expression for attenuation constant and phase shift constant for a wave
propagating in a conducting medium.
i. The attenuation constant for a wave propagating in a conducting medium is,
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α =ω
με
2 √ (√ σ2
1+ 2 2 −1
ω ε )
ii. The phase shift constant for a wave propagating in a conducting medium is,

β=ω
με
2 √ (√ σ2
1+ 2 2 +1
ω ε )
21. Give the expression for the velocity of propagation of a wave in any medium.
The velocity of propagation of a wave in any medium is,

ω 1
v= =
β √ με
where  is the angular velocity and  is the phase shift.
22. Define a wave.
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. 
23. Define intrinsic impedance or characteristic impedance.
It is the ratio of electric field to magnetic field.or It is the ratio of square root of permeability
to permittivity of medium.
24. What is the effect of permittivity on the force between two charges?
Increase in permittivity of the medium tends to decrease the force between two charges and
decrease in permittivity of the medium tends to increase the force between two charges.
25. Define loss tangent.
Loss tangent is the ratio of the magnitude of conduction current density to displacement
current density of the medium.
26. Define reflection and transmission coefficients.
Reflection coefficient is defined as the ratio of the magnitude of the reflected field to that of
the incident field.
27. Define transmission coefficients.
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Transmission coefficient is defined as the ratio of the magnitude of the transmitted field to
that of incident field.
28. How can the eddy current losses be eliminated?
The eddy current losses can be eliminated by providing laminations. It can be proved that the
total eddy current power loss decreases as the number of laminations increases.
29. What is the fundamental difference between static electric and magnetic field lines?
There is a fundamental difference between static electric and magnetic field lines The tubes
of electric flux originate and terminates on charges, whereas magnetic flux tubes are
continuous.
30. What are uniform plane waves?
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.
31. What is the significant feature of wave propagation in an imperfect dielectric?
The only significant feature of wave propagation in an imperfect dielectric compared to that in
a perfect dielectric is the attenuation undergone by the wave.

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2 Marks and 16 Marks- Question Bank
Unit 5
Sixteen marks

 PART-B.
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1. Derive the expression for electromagnetic wave equation for conducting and perfect
dielectric medium (AP 2017)
2. State and prove poynting Theorem (AP 2017,2018)
3. Deduce the equation of the propagation of the plane electromagnetic waves in free space.
4. A 6580 MHz uniform plane wave is propagating in a material medium of Ɛr =2.25. If the
amplitude of the electric field intensity of lossless medium is 500 V/m. Calculate the phase
constant, propagation constant, veloccity, wavelength and intrinsic impedance(N/D 2016)
5. Discuss group velocity, phase velocity and propagation constant f electromagnetic waves.
(N/D 2016)
6. Deduce the expression for fields of a plane electromagnetic waves which are incident
normally ont he surface of a perfect dielectric medium (N/D 2016)
7. Write short note on standing waves(N/D 2016)
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8. A uniform plane wave propagation in a medium has E=2e sin(10 t−βz )a y V/m If the
medium is characterized by Ɛr=1, µr=20 and σ= 3 S/m, find α, β and H(N/D 2015)
9. Derive Poynting theorem from Maxwell’s equation and explain (N/D 2015)
10. Obtain the electromagnetic wave equation for free space in terms of electric field and explain
the wave propagation with necessary parameters(N/D 2015)
11. State poynting Theorem and thus obtain an expression for instantaneous power density vector
associated with electromagnetic field(A/M 2015)
12. A plane wave travelling in air is normally incident on a block of paraffin with Ɛr =2.2. Find
the reflection coefficient(4) (A/M 2015)
13. Obtain an expression for electromagnetic wave propagation in lossy dielectrics (A/M 2015)
14. Derive poynting theorem and give its significance (AU-N/D 2012).
15. Deduce the wave equations for conducting medium. (AU- N/D 2016)
16. Describe briefly about reflection coefficients and transmission Coefficient ( AU-N/D 2012)
17. Derive the expression for intrinsic impedance, propagation constant and velocity of a plane
electromagnetic wave when propagated in (i) a perfect medium, (ii) conducting media and
good conductor (AU-M/J 2014)
18. A transmission line having a characteristic impedance of 75Ω is terminated in an
impedance of 200 + j 200Ω. If the line is 2.1λ long and losses, determine its input
impedance. (AU-M/J 2014)
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19. A co- axial line has an inner conductor of radius 0.1 cm and an inductance of 0.5 μ H/m.
find the value of the characteristic impedance, capacitance and radius of the outer conductor
of the line at 100 MHz, if the dielectric constants of the sponge material used as insulation in
between the inner and outer conductor are 3. Calculate the velocity of the propagation and
wavelength and phase constant in this case. (AU-M/J 2014)
20. Derive Brewster angle and give its expression ( AU-N/D 2013)
21. Derive the relationship between electric field and magnetic field. Derive the wave
equation for magnetic field in phasor form ( AU-N/D 2013)
22. Explain the rate of energy transportation by means of EM waves from one point to
another point can be obtained from Maxwell’s equation. (AU- M/J 2013)
23. Deduce the equation of the propagation of the plane electromagnetic waves in free space
( AU-N/D 2012)
24. A lossless transmission line has characteristic impedance of 70Ω and phase constant of 3
rad/m at 100 Mhz. calculate the inductance/meter and the capacitance/meter length of the
line. (AU- M/J 2013)(AU-N/D 2012)
25. Write anote on following : i) plane waves in lossless dielectrics, ii) plane waves in free
apsce, iii) plane waves in good conductors.
26. The electric field intensity associated with a plane wave travelling in a perfect dielectric
medium is given by Ex (z, t) = (10cos (2π x 107t -0.1πz) V/m what is the velocity of
propagation ? (6) (A/M2018)
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