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COURSE QUESTION BANK

Course Code 20EC4T6 Regulations UG 2020

Course Title ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

Semester(s) &
IV Sem – B.E. ECE AY 2023-24
Programme(s)

BT – Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels

(K1- Remembering, K2- Understanding, K3 – Applying, K4 – Analysing, K5 – Evaluating, K6 - Creating)

Unit
INTRODUCTION
I

Q.
Part A Questions (2 Marks) CO BT
No.

1. Recall Stoke’s theorem. CO1 K1

2. Recall Coulomb’s law with its mathematical expression. CO1 K1

3. Define Gauss Law. CO1 K1

4. Define Divergence theorem with its applications. CO1 K1

5. List the sources of electric field and magnetic field? CO1 K1

6. Define Gradient. CO1 K1

Show that the vectors A = 6a x + 2 a y - 5 a Z and B = 5a x - 5a y + 4 aZ

7. CO1 K2
are orthogonal to each other.

8. Explain the physical significance of curl of a vector field. CO1 K2

Demonstrate in matrix form the unit vector transformation from

9. CO1 K2
the rectangular to cylindrical co-ordinate system.

Find the unit vector extending from the origin toward the point P
10. CO1 K1
(2, -2, -1)

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Q.
Part B Questions Marks CO BT
No.

Transform A= y a x + x a y +¿ ) a z from a Cartesian to

cylindrical coordinates.
Or
Convert the coordinates of A= y a x + x a y +¿ ) a z from
1. 8 CO1 K3
Cartesian to cylindrical form.
Or
From Cartesian to cylindrical coordinates, transform A= y a x
+ x a y +¿ ) a z .

A point charge Q1 = 300 µC located at (1, -1, -3)m

experience a force F1 = 8a x - 8a y + a z(N) due to point charge
Q2 at (3, -3, -2 )m. Find the charge Q2.
Or
Point charge Q2 at (3, -3, -2)m exerts a force F1 = 8(a_x ) ̅ -
2. 8a_y+ a_(z )(N) on a point charge Q1 = 300 µC situated at (1, 8 CO1 K3
-1, -3)m. Locate charge Q2.
Or
Due to point charge Q2, which is placed at (3, -3, -2)m, a
point charge Q1 = 300 µC at (1, -1, -3)m experiences a force
F1 = 8(a_x ) ̅ - 8a_y+ a_(z )(N). Locate the Q2 charge.

State and explain Divergence theorem and stokes theorem.

Or
State and describe the Stokes and Divergence Theorems.
3. 16 CO1 K3
Or
Give a brief statement of the Stokes and Divergence
Theorems.

Show that the vectors E= (6xy + z 3) a x + (3x2 –z) a y + (3xz2 –

y) a Z is irrotational and find scalar potential.
Or
Establish the irrotational nature of the vectors E= (6xy + z3)
a x + (3x2 –z) a y + (3xz2 – y) a Z and determine the scalar
4. 8 CO1 K3
potential.
Or
Determine the scalar potential and demonstrate the
irrotational nature of the vectors E= (6xy + z3) a x + (3x2 –z) a y
+ (3xz2 – y) a Z .

5. Solve Using Divergence theorem, Evaluate ∬ 𝑭.̅ 𝒔 n .ds 8 CO1 K3

Where 𝑭 ̅ = 2xy 𝒊̅ + y2 𝒋̅ + 𝟒𝒚𝒛 𝒌 ̅ and S is the surface of the

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 cube bounded by x=0; x=1;y=0; y=1 & z=0 ; z=1
Or
Use the Divergence Theorem to solve and assess ∬ 𝑭.̅ 𝒔 n .ds
Where S is the surface of the cube limited by x=0; x=1;y=0;
y=1 & z=0; z=1 and 𝑭̅ = 2xy 𝒊̅ + y2 𝒋̅ + 4𝒚𝒛 𝒌 ̅
Or
Determine ∬ 𝑭.̅ 𝒔 n .ds by Solving using the Divergence
Theorem where S is the cube's surface with bounds x=0;
x=1;y=0; y=1 & z=0; z=1 and 𝑭 ̅ = 2xy 𝒊̅ + y2 𝒋̅ + 4𝒚𝒛 𝒌

A positive point charge 100 * 10−2 C is located in air at x=0,

y=0.1m and another charge at x=0, y=-0.1m. Determine the
magnitude and the direction of E at x=0.2m, y=-0.
Or
At x=0, y=0.1m, there is a positive point charge 100 * 10−2 C
6. in the air, and there is another charge at x=0, y=-0.1m. At 8 CO1 K3
x=0.2m, y=-0, find the direction and magnitude of E.
Or
There are two charges in the air at x=0, y=0.1m and 100 *
〖 10 〗 ^(-2) C, both positive point charges. Calculate E's
direction and magnitude at x=0.2m, y=-0.

A point charge of 10 μC is located at (1, 2, 3) and another

point charge of -3 μC is located at (3, 0, -2) in vacuum. Find
the force between them.
Or
In vacuum, there is a point charge of 10 μC at (1, 2, 3) and
7. another point charge of -3 μC at (3, 0, -2). Determine the 8 CO1 K3
force that separates them.
Or
In vacuum, a point charge of 10 μC can be found at (1, 2, 3)
while another point charge of -3 μC can be found at (3, 0, -
2). Identify the force that separates them.

Unit
ELECTROSTATICS
II

Q.
Part A Questions (2 Marks) CO BT
No.

1. Explain Laplace and Poisson’s equation with its formula. CO2 K2

2. Compare electric potential and potential difference. CO2 K2

3. Outline the properties of electric flux lines. CO2 K2

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 4. What is conservative field? CO2 K1

5. Contrast the differences between Poisson‘s & Laplace’s equations. CO2 K2

6. Explain electrostatic boundary conditions with equations. CO2 K2

7. Infer why water has much greater dielectric constant than mica? CO2 K2

8. What is equipotential surface? CO2 K1

9. What is Dipole Moment? CO2 K1

Interpret the relation between electric field intensity (E) and electric
10. CO2 K2
flux density (D).

Q.
Part B Questions Marks CO BT
No.

State and explain the boundary conditions of electric field at

dielectric and conductor.
Or
Indicate and elucidate the electric field's boundary
1. 16 CO2 K3
conditions at the conductor and dielectric.
Or
Describe the conditions that define the electric field's
boundary at the conductor and dielectric.

Determine the expression for electric potential at the given

point due to uniformly charged infinite line.
Or
Find the formula for the electric potential caused by an
2. 16 CO2 K3
endless line that is uniformly charged at the given point.
Or
Find the electric potential expression at the given position
caused by the infinite line with uniform charge.

3. Determine an expression for the capacitance of a parallel 16 CO2 K3

plate capacitor having two dielectric media. Also compare
when capacitance having three dielectric media. Justify the
results.
Or
Find the formula for a parallel plate capacitor with two
dielectric media's capacitance. When capacitance has three
dielectric media, compare as well. Explain the outcomes.
Or
Find the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor using two
dielectric media by expression. Comparing capacitance with
three dielectric mediums is also important. Justify the
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 outcomes.

Derive the expressions for energy and energy density in

static electric fields.
Or
Find the energy and energy density formulas for static
4. 8 CO2 K3
electric fields.
Or
In static electric fields, find the equations for energy and
energy density.

State Gauss’s law and examine its anyone applications

Or
Declare Gauss's law and look over anyone possible
5. 8 CO2 K3
applications.
Or
Express Gauss's law and look over its uses for anyone.

Unit
MAGNETOSTATICS
III

Q.
Part A Questions (2 Marks) CO BT
No.

1. Define Lorentz law of force. CO3 K1

2. Recall Biot-Savart’s law. CO3 K1

3. Recall Ampere’s Circuital law with its necessary equations. CO3 K1

What is the mutual inductance of the two inductively coupled coils

4. CO3 K2
with self inductance of 25mH and 100mH?

5. Relate magnetic scalar potential and magnetic vector potential. CO3 K2

Find the value of magnetic field intensity at the centre of a circular

6. CO3 K1
loop carrying a current of 10 A. The radius of the loop is 2m.

7. What is the point form of Ampere circuital law? CO3 K1

Show the value of H due to long straight current carrying

8. CO3 K1
conductor?

9. Define magnetic moment. CO3 K1

10. Recall the expressions for inductance of Toroid. CO3 K1

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Q.
Part B Questions Marks CO BT
No.

State and prove the Magnetic boundary conditions by the

application of Ampere’s law.
Or
Determine and demonstrate the magnetic boundary
1. 16 CO3 K3
conditions using Ampere's law.
Or
By using Ampere's law, state and demonstrate the magnetic
boundary conditions.

Evaluate an expression for the magnetic field intensity at

any point due to a finite and infinite length conductor using
Biot-Savart’s law.
Or
Using Biot-Savart's law, determine the equation for the
2. magnetic field intensity at any given place caused by a 8 CO3 K3
conductor of finite and infinite length.
Or
Apply Biot-Savart's law to evaluate an expression for the
magnetic field intensity at any place caused by a conductor
of finite and infinite length.

Determine an expression for the magnetic intensity at any

point on the axis of a circular coil and on the axis of a
Rectangular coil using Biot-Savart’s law.
Or
Using Biot-Savart's law, provide an expression for the
3. magnetic intensity at every point on the axis of a rectangular 8 CO3 K3
coil and the axis of a circular coil.
Or
By applying Biot-Savart's law, provide an equation for the
magnetic intensity at any point on the axis of a rectangular
coil as well as the axis of a circular coil.

4. State Ampere’s Circuital law and explain its applications 16 CO3 K3

with related to Infinite line current, Infinite sheet of current
and infinite long co-axial transmission line.
Or
Give an explanation of Ampere's Circuital law and its
applications to infinite line current, infinite current sheet,
and infinitely long coaxial transmission line.
Or
Explain the applicability of Ampere's Circuital Law in
relation to infinite line current, infinite sheet current, and

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 infinite length coaxial transmission line.

Determine an expression for energy stored in a Magnetic

field.
Or
5. Find the energy stored in a magnetic field and its expression. 8 CO3 K3
Or
Find the expression for the energy contained in a magnetic
field.

Determine an expression for inductance of coupled coils in

series and in parallel.
Or
Find the inductance of coupled coils connected in parallel
6. 8 CO3 K3
and series.
Or
Find an expression for the connected coils' inductance, both
in series and parallel.

Unit
TIME-VARYING FIELDS AND MAXWELL's EQUATIONS
IV

Q.
Part A Questions (2 Marks) CO BT
No.

1. Define Ohm’s law for magnetic circuits. CO4 K1

2. Recall Point form of Ohm’s law. CO4 K1

3. Relate transformer emf and motional emf. CO4 K1

4. Illustrate the significance of displacement current? CO4 K2

Demonstrate how displacement current differs from conventional

5. CO4 K2
current?

6. Compare Circuit theory and field theory. CO4 K2

7. Explain Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. CO4 K2

8. What is conduction current and displacement current density? CO4 K1

List the situations where the rate of change of flux results in non
9. CO4 K1
zero value?

Find the emf induced in a conductor of length 1m moving with a

10. CO4 K1
velocity of 100 m/s perpendicular to 1 Tesla

Q. Part B Questions Marks CO BT

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No.

State and explain Faraday’s law. Also Explain the different

ways of emf generation with governing equation.
Or
Identify and describe Faraday's law. Additionally, describe
1. the various emf generation methods using the governing 16 CO4 K3
equation.
Or
Describe and explain the Faraday Law. Additionally, describe
the various governing equation methods of emf generation.

Determine the Maxwell’s equations from Faraday’s law and

Ampere’s Law in differential and integral forms.
Or
Find the differential and integral forms of Maxwell's
2. 16 CO4 K3
equations using Faraday's law and Ampere's law.
Or
Using Ampere's Law and Faraday's Law, find the differential
and integral forms of Maxwell's equations.

State and prove the Electromagnetic boundary conditions by

the application of Maxwell’s equation.
Or
By using Maxwell's equation, identify and demonstrate the
3. 16 CO4 K3
electromagnetic boundary conditions.
Or
Apply Maxwell's equation to establish and validate the
electromagnetic boundary conditions.

Model the Maxwell’s equations from Electric Gauss law and

Magnetic Gauss law in differential and integral forms.
Or
Explain the Maxwell's equations in integral and differential
4. forms using the Electric and Magnetic Gauss laws. 8 CO4 K3
Or
Create differential and integral variants of the Maxwell's
equations derived from the Electric and Magnetic Gauss
laws.

5. Determine the EMF equation of the Transformer. 8 CO4 K3

Or
Ascertain the Transformer's EMF equation.
Or

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 Figure out the Transformer's EMF equation.

Unit
PLANE ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
V

Q.
Part A Questions (2 Marks) CO BT
No.

1. Recall Poynting Theorem. CO5 K1

2. Explain the properties of uniform plane wave. CO5 K2

3. Define Poynting vector. CO5 K1

4. Define loss tangent. CO5 K1

5. What is Skin depth? CO5 K1

6. Define intrinsic impedance. CO5 K1

7. Explain propagation constant? CO5 K2

8. What is attenuation constant? CO5 K1

9. Determine the characteristics impedance of free space. CO5 K2

10. What is Brewster angle? CO5 K1

Q.
No. Part B Questions Marks CO BT

Determine the equation for wave propagation in E & H field

in a lossless media.
Or
Find the wave propagation equation in the E and H field in a
1. 16 CO5 K3
lossless medium.
Or
Ascertain the formula for wave propagation in a lossless
media in the E and H fields.

2. Determine the equation for wave propagation in E & H field 16 CO5 K3

in a lossy media.
Or
Find the wave propagation equation in the E and H field in a
lossy medium.
Or
In a lossy media, find the equation for wave propagation in

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 the E and H field.

State the Poynting theorem from Maxwell’s equation and

determine the total average power crossing a surface S.
Or
Calculate the total average power traversing a surface S and
3. 16 CO5 K3
state the Poynting theorem using Maxwell's equation.
Or
Using Maxwell's equation, state the Poynting theorem and
calculate the total average power crossing a surface S.

Explain the condition and propagation of uniform plane

waves in good conductor and derive the wave constants.
Or
Derive the wave constants and explain the state and
4. 16 CO5 K3
propagation of uniform plane waves in a good conductor.
Or
Derive the wave constants and explain how uniform plane
waves propagate in a good conductor.

Prepared By Approved By

Program Coordinator /
Faculty Module Coordinator
Board Chairman
Dr. O. Cyril Mathew,
Mr. S. Syedzagiriya, AP/ECE Mr. S. Syedzagiriya, AP/ECE
HOD / ECE

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