BT-4/J08

Field and Waves

Paper: ET-210
Time: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 75
Note: Attempt any FIVE questions.

1.(a) What is Stokes's theorem ? What are its advantages and limitations ? Can Stokes's theorem
be applied to closed surfaces ? 7.5
(b) State the divergence theorem. What are its limitations and advantages ? 7.5

2.(a) State the Biot-Savart Law. 5x3=15

(b) Discuss behaviour of dielectrics in electrostatic fields.
(c) State the boundary coditions at the interface between a dielectric and a perfect conductor.

3.(a) State and prove Maxwell's equation in the integral form. 7.5
(b) Explain the difference between plain wave and a uniform plain wave. 7.5

4.(a) Explain the propagation within a parallel plate waveguide. Can the wave between the two
parallel plates be referred to as a guided wave ? 7
(b) What is TEM wave propagation ? Do parallel-plane transmission line satisfy TEM wave
propagation ? 6
(c) Define voltage standing wave ratio. 2

5.(a) What is TM mode of propagation ? How many possible TM modes can occur in a
rectangular waveguide ? 6
(b)What is cavity resonator ? How does the resonance occur in this ? How do we define the
quality factor for a cavity resonator ? 9

6.(a) Describe element of antenna theory. 10

(b) Describe about antenna coupling. 5

7(a) Calculate the characteristics impedance of a stripline having constanys:

W=0.14cm, t=0.004cm and b=0.3cm if the relative permeability is 2.3. 15

8. Write short notes on any three: 5x3=15

(a) Poisson's equation
(b) Smith Chart
(c) Microwave antenna
(d) Cylindrical wave guide.