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Snell Law and Critical Angle 1.
The Snell�s law can be derived from

which type of incidence?
a) Incidence angle
b) Reflected angle
c) Refracted angle
d) Oblique incidence
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Answer: d
Explanation: The oblique incidence refers to the interface between
dielectric media. Consider a planar interface between two dielectric
media. A plane wave is incident at an angle from medium 1 and reflected
from medium 2. The interface plane defines the boundary between the
media. This is the oblique medium.
2. The Snell�s law is given by
a) N1 sin ?i = N2 sin ?t
b) N2 sin ?i = N1 sin ?t
c) sin ?i = sin ?t
d) N1 cos ?i = N2 cos ?t
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Answer: a
Explanation: The Snell law states that in an oblique medium, the product
of the refractive index and sine of incidence angle in medium 1 is same
as that of medium 2. Thus it is given by N1 sin ?i = N2 sin ?t.
3. Calculate the ratio of sine of incident angle to the sine of reflected
angle when the refractive indices of medium 1 and 2 are given as 2.33 and
1.66 respectively.
a) 0.71
b) 1.4
c) 2
d) 3.99
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Answer: a
Explanation: The Snell law is given by N1 sin ?i = N2 sin ?t. To get sin
?i/sin ?t, the ratio is N2/N1. On substituting for N1 = 2.33 and N2 =
1.66, we get 1.66/2.33 = 0.71.
4. Find the ratio of the refractive index of medium 1 to that of medium
2, when the incident and reflected angles are given by 300 and 450
respectively.
a) 0.5
b) 1
c) 2
d) 4
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Answer: c
Explanation: The Snell law is given by N1 sin ?i = N2 sin ?t. For getting
N1/N2, the ratio is sin ?t/sin ?i. On substituting for ?i = 30 and ?t =
45, we get sin 45/sin 30 = 2.
5. The refractive index of a medium with permittivity of 2 and
permeability of 3 is given by
a) 3.56
b) 2.45
c) 3.21
d) 1.78
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Answer: b
Explanation: The refractive index is given by n = c v(�e), where c is the
speed of light. Given that relative permittivity and relative
permeability are 2 and 3 respectively. Thus n = 3 x 108 v(2 x 4p x 10-7 x
3 x 8.854 x 10-12) = 2.45. 6. The critical angle is defined as the
angle of incidence at which the total internal reflection starts to
occur. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: The critical angle is the minimum angle of incidence which
is required for the total internal reflection to occur. This is the angle
that relates the refractive index with the angle of reflection in an
oblique incidence medium.
7. The critical angle for two media of refractive indices of medium 1 and
2 given by 2 and 1 respectively is
a) 0
b) 30
c) 45
d) 60
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Answer: b
Explanation: The sine of the critical angle is the ratio of refractive
index of medium 2 to that in medium 1. Thus sin ?c = n2/n1. To get ?c,
put n1 = 2 and n2 = 1. Thus we get ?c = sin-1(n2/n1) = sin-1(1/2) = 30
degree.
8. The critical angle for two media with permittivities of 16 and 9
respectively is
a) 48.59
b) 54.34
c) 60
d) 45
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The sine of the critical angle is the ratio of refractive
index of medium 2 to that in medium 1. Thus sin ?c = n2/n1. Also n = ve,
thus sin ?c = ve2/ve1. Put e1 = 16 and e2 = 9, we get ?c = sin-1(3/4) =
48.59 degree.
9. The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection for perfect
reflection. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: For complete wave reflection, the angle of incidence should
be same as the angle of the reflection. In such cases, the reflection
coefficient is unity and the transmission coefficient is zero.
10. The angle of incidence of a wave of a wave with angle of transmission
45 degree and the refractive indices of the two media given by 2 and 1.3
is
a) 41.68
b) 61.86
c) 12.23
d) 27.89
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The Snell law is given by N1 sin ?i = N2 sin ?t. To get ?i,
put N1 = 2, N2 = 1.3, ?t = 45 degree. Thus we get ?i = sin-1(1.3 sin
45)/2 = 41.68 degree.
11. The angle at which the wave must be transmitted in air media if the
angle of reflection is 45 degree is
a) 45
b) 30
c) 60
d) 90
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12. For a critical angle of 60 degree and the refractive index of the
first medium is 1.732, the refractive index of the second medium is
a) 1
b) 1.5
c) 2
d) 1.66
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: From the definition of Snell law, sin ?c = n2/n1. To get n2,
put n1 = 1.732 and ?c = 60. Thus we get sin 60 = n2/1.732 and n2 = 1.5.
Resistances and Capacitances
1. Find the resistivity of a material having resistance 20kohm, area 2
units and length of 12m.
a) 6666.6
b) 3333.3
c) 1200
d) 2000
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Answer: b
Explanation: The resistance of a material is given by R = ?L/A. To get ?,
put R = 20 x 103, A = 2 and L = 12. We get ? = 3333.3 units.
2. A resistor value of colour code orange violet orange will be
a) 37 kohm
b) 37 Mohm
c) 48 kohm
d) 48 Mohm
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Orange refers to number 3. Violet refers to number 7. The
third colour code orange refers to 103. Thus the resistor value will be
37 kilo ohm.
3. A infinite resistance is considered as a/an
a) Closed path(short circuit)
b) Open path
c) Not defined
d) Ammeter with zero reading
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Answer:b
Explanation: When there exists infinite resistance in a path, the current
flowing will ideally be zero. This is possible only for an open
path/circuit.
4. Find the time constant in a series R-L circuit when the resistance is
4 ohm and the inductance is 2 H.
a) 0.25
b) 0.2
c) 2
d) 0.5
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The time constant for an R-L series circuit will be t = L/R.
Put R = 4 and L = 2. We get t = 2/4 = 0.5 second.
5. Find the time constant for a R-C circuit for resistance R = 24 kohm
and C = 16 microfarad.
a) 1.5 millisecond
b) 0.6 nanosecond
c) 384 millisecond
d) 384 microsecond
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Answer: c
Explanation: The time constant for R-C circuit is t = RC. Put R = 24 kilo
ohm and C = 16 micro farad. We get t = 24 x 103 x 16 x 10-6 = 0.384 = 384
millisecond.
6. Find the capacitance when charge is 20 C has a voltage of 1.2V.
a) 32.67
b) 16.67
c) 6.67
d) 12.33
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Capacitance is related to Q and V as C = Q/V. Put C = 20C
and V = 1.2V, we get Q = 20/1.2 = 16.67 farad.
7. Calculate the capacitance of two parallel plates of area 2 units
separated by a distance of 0.2m in air(in picofarad)
a) 8.84
b) 88.4
c) 884.1
d) 0.884
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Capacitance is given by, C = eo A/d. Put A = 2, d = 0.2, eo
= 8.854 x 10-12, we get C = 8.841 x 10-11 = 88. 41 pF.
8. Compute the capacitance between two concentric shells of inner radius
2m and the outer radius is infinitely large.
a) 0.111 nF
b) 0.222 nF
c) 4.5 nF
d) 5.4 nF
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The concentric shell with infinite outer radius is
considered to be an isolated sphere. The capacitance C = 4pe/(1/a � 1/b).
If b->8, then C = 4pea. Put a = 2m, we get C = 4p x 8.854 x 10-12 x 2 =
0.222 nF.
9. The capacitance of a material refers to
a) Ability of the material to store magnetic field
b) Ability of the material to store electromagnetic field
c) Ability of the material to store electric field
d) Potential between two charged plates
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Answer: c
Explanation: The capacitance of a material is a measure of the ability of
the material to store electric field. It is the ratio of charge stored to
the voltage across the parallel plates.
10. A cable of core radius 1.25cm and impregnated paper insulation of
thickness 2.13cm and relative permittivity 3.5. Compute the capacitance
of the cable/km(in nF)
a) 195.7
b) 179.5
c) 157.9
d) 197.5
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Capacitance between coaxial cylinders of inner radius 1.25cm
and outer radius 1.25 + 2.13 = 3.38cm will be C = 2peL/ ln(b/a). Put b =
3.38, a = 1.25 and L = 1000m, we get C = 1.957 x 10-7 = 195.7 nF.
Relation of E,D,V 1. The electric flux density and electric field
intensity have which of the following relation?
a) Linear
b) Nonlinear
c) Inversely linear
d) Inversely nonlinear
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Answer: a
Explanation: The electric flux density is directly proportional to
electric field intensity. The proportionality constant is permittivity.
D=e E. It is clear that both are in linear relationship.
2. The electric field intensity is the negative gradient of the electric
potential. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: V = -?E.dl is the integral form. On differentiating both
sides, we get E = -Grad (V). Thus the electric field intensity is the
negative gradient of the electric potential.
3. Find the electric potential for an electric field 3units at a distance
of 2m.
a) 9
b) 4
c) 6
d) 3/2
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Answer: c
Explanation: The electric field intensity is the ratio of electric
potential to the distance. E = V/d. To get V = E X d = 3 X 2 = 6units.
4. Find the potential at a point (4, 3, -6) for the function V = 2x2y +
5z.
a) 96
b) 66
c) 30
d) -66
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Answer: b
Explanation: The electric potential for the function V = 2x2y + 5z at the
point (4, 3, -6) is given by V = 2(4)2(3) + 5(-6) = 96-30 = 66 units.
5. Find the electric flux density surrounding a material with field
intensity of 2xyz placed in transformer oil ( er = 2.2) at the point
P(1,2,3) is
(in 10-10 units)
a) 2.1
b) 2.33
c) 2.5
d) 2.77
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: D = eE, where e = eo er. The flux density is given by,
D = 8.854 X 10-12 X 2.2 X 2(1)(2)(3) = 2.33 X 10-10 units.
6. If potential V = 20/(x2 + y2). The electric field intensity for V is
40(x i + y j)/(x2 + y2)2. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: E = -Grad (V) = -Grad(20/(x2 + y2)) = -(-40x i /(x2 + y2)2 �
40(y j)/(x2 + y2)2) = 40(x i + y j)/(x2 + y2)2. Thus the statement is
true.
7. Find the potential of the function V = 60cos ?/r at the point P(3, 60,
25).
a) 20
b) 10
c) 30
d) 60
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Answer: b
Explanation: Given V = 60cos ?/r. For r = 3m and ? = 60, we get V = 60cos
60/3 = 20cos 60 = 10 units.
8. Find the work done moving a charge 2C having potential V = 24volts is
a) 96
b) 24
c) 36
d) 48
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Answer: d
Explanation: The work done is the product of charge and potential.
W = Q X V = 2 X 24 = 48 units.
9. If the potential is given by, V = 10sin ? cosf/r, find the density at
the point P(2, p/2, 0)
(in 10-12 units)
a) 13.25
b) 22.13
c) 26.31
d) 31.52
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Since V is given find out E.E = -Grad(V) = � Grad(10sin ?
cosf/r). From E, we can easily compute D. D = eE = 8.854 X 10-12 X 5/2 =
22.13 units.
10. If V = 2x2y + 20z � 4/(x2 + y2), find the density at A(6, -2.5, 3) in
nC/m2.
a) 0.531i � 0.6373j � 0.177k
b) 0.6373i � 0.177j -0.531k
c) 0.177i � 0.6373j � 0.531k
d) 0.531i � 0.177j � 0.6373k
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Find E from V, E = -Grad (V). We get E at A(6,-2.5,3) as
59.97i � 71.98j -20k. Thus D = eE = 8.854 X 10-12 X
(59.97i � 71.98j -20k) = (0.531i � 0.6373j � 0.177k) nC/m2.
Polarization
1. The best definition of polarisation is
a) Orientation of dipoles in random direction
b) Electric dipole moment per unit volume
c) Orientation of dipole moments
d) Change in polarity of every dipole
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The polarisation is defined mathematically as the electric
dipole moment per unit volume. It is also referred to as the orientation
of the dipoles in the direction of applied electric field.
2. Calculate the polarisation vector of the material which has 100
dipoles per unit volume in a volume of 2 units.
a) 200
b) 50
c) 400
d) 0.02
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Polarisation vector P = N x p, where N = 100 and p = 2. On
substituting we get P = 200 units.
3. Polarizability is defined as the
a) Product of dipole moment and electric field
b) Ratio of dipole moment to electric field
c) Ratio of electric field to dipole moment
d) Product of dielectric constant and dipole moment
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Polarizability is a constant that is defined as the ratio of
elemental dipole moment to the electric field strength.
4. Calculate the energy stored per unit volume in a dielectric medium due
to polarisation when P = 9 units and E = 8 units.
a) 1.77
b) 2.25
c) 36
d) 144
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The energy stored per unit volume in a dielectric medium is
given by, W = 0.5 X PE = 0.5 X 9 X 8 = 36 units. 5. Identify which type
of polarisation depends on temperature.
a) Electronic
b) Ionic
c) Orientational
d) Interfacial
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Answer: c
Explanation: The electronic, ionic and interfacial polarisation depends
on the atoms which are independent with respect to temperature. Only the
orientational polarisation is dependent on the temperature and is
inversely proportional to it.
6. Calculate the polarisation vector in air when the susceptibility is 5
and electric field is 12 units.
a) 3
b) 2
c) 60
d) 2.4
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The polarisation vector is given by, P = e0 x ?e x E, where
?e = 5 and e0 = 12. On substituting, we get P = 1 x 5 x 12 = 60 units.
7. In isotropic materials, which of the following quantities will be
independent of the direction?
a) Permittivity
b) Permeability
c) Polarisation
d) Polarizability
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Isotropic materials are those with radiate or absorb energy
uniformly in all directions (eg. Isotropic antenna). Thus it is
independent of the direction.
8. The total polarisation of a material is the
a) Product of all types of polarisation
b) Sum of all types of polarisation
c) Orientation directions of the dipoles
d) Total dipole moments in the material
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The total polarisation of a material is given by the sum of
electronic, ionic, orientational and interfacial polarisation of the
material.
9. In the given types of polarisation, which type exists in the
semiconductor?
a) Electronic
b) Ionic
c) Orientational
d) Interfacial or space charge
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The interfacial type of polarisation occurs due to
accumulation of charges at the interface in a multiphase material. This
interface or junction is found in a semiconductor material.
10. Solids do not have which type of polarisation?
a) Ionic
b) Orientational
c) Interfacial
d) Electronic
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Solids possess permanent dipole moments. Moreover they do
not have junction like semiconductors. Thus, solids neglect the
interfacial and space charge polarisation. They possess only electronic,
ionic and orientational polarisations.
Magnetic Field Intensity
1. The H quantity is analogous to which component in the following?
a) B
b) D
c) E
d) V
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The H quantity refers to magnetic field intensity in the
magnetic field. This is analogous to the electric field intensity E in
the electric field.
2. The magnetic flux density is directly proportional to the magnetic
field intensity. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The magnetic field intensity is directly proportional to the
magnetic field intensity for a particular material (Permeability). It is
given by B = �H.
3. Ampere law states that,
a) Divergence of H is same as the flux
b) Curl of D is same as the current
c) Divergence of E is zero
d) Curl of H is same as the current density
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Ampere circuital law or Ampere law states that the closed
integral of the magnetic field intensity is same as the current enclosed
by it. It is given by Curl(H) = J.
4. Given the magnetic field is 2.4 units. Find the flux density in air(in
10-6 order).
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: We know that B = �H. On substituting � = 4p x 10-7 and H =
2.4, we get B = 4p x 10-7 x 2.4 = 3 x 10-6 units.
5. Find the electric field when the magnetic field is given by 2sin t in
air.
a) 8p x 10-7 cos t
b) 4p x 10-7 sin t
c) -8p x 10-7 cos t
d) -4p x 10-7 sin t
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Given H = 2sin t. We get B = �H = 4p x 10-7 x 2sin t =
8px10-7sin t.
To get E, integrate B with respect to time, we get 8px10-7cos t.
6. Find the height of an infinitely long conductor from point P which is
carrying current of 6.28A and field intensity is 0.5 units.
a) 0.5
b) 2
c) 6.28
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The magnetic field intensity of an infinitely long conductor
is given by H = I/2ph. Put I = 6.28 and H = 0.5, we get h = 1/0.5 = 2
units.
7. Find the magnetic field intensity due to a solenoid of length 12cm
having 30 turns and current of 1.5A.
a) 250
b) 325
c) 175
d) 375
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The magnetic field intensity of a solenoid is given by H =
NI/L = 30 X 1.5/0.12 = 375 units.
8. Find the magnetic field intensity at the radius of 6cm of a coaxial
cable with inner and outer radii are 1.5cm and 4cm respectively. The
current flowing is 2A.
a) 2.73
b) 3.5
c) 0
d) 1.25
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The inner radius is 1.5cm and the outer radius is 4cm. It is
clear that the magnetic field intensity needs to be calculated outside of
the conductor ie, r>4cm. This will lead to zero, since H outside the
conductor will be zero.
9. Find the magnetic field intensity of a toroid of turns 40 and radius
20cm. The current carried by the toroid be 3.25A.
a) 103.45
b) 102
c) 105.7
d) 171
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The magnetic field intensity of a toroid is given by H =
NI/2prm. Put N = 40, I = 3.25 and rm = 0.2, we get H = 40 x 3.25/2p x 0.2
= 103.45 units.
10. The magnetic field intensity of an infinite sheet of charge with
charge density 36.5 units in air will be
a) 18.25
b) 11.25
c) 73
d) 1/36.5
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The magnetic field intensity of an infinite sheet of charge
is given by H = 0.5 K, for the point above the sheet and �0.5 K, for the
point below the sheet. Here k is the charge density. Thus H = 0.5 x 36.5
= 18.25 units.
Magnetic Field Density
1. Identify which of the following is the unit of magnetic flux density?
a) Weber
b) Weber/m
c) Tesla
d) Weber-1
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The unit of magnetic flux density is weber/m2. It is also
called as tesla.
2. The divergence of H will be
a) 1
b) -1
c) 8
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: We know that the divergence of B is zero. Also B = �H. Thus
divergence of H is also zero.
3. Find the flux contained by the material when the flux density is 11.7
Tesla and the area is 2 units.
a) 23.4
b) 12.3
c) 32.4
d) 21.3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The total flux is given by f = ? B.ds, where ?ds is the
area. Thus f = BA. We get f = 11.7 x 2 = 23.4 units.
4. Find the current when the magnetic field intensity is given by 2L and
L varies as 0->1.
a) 2
b) 1
c) 0.5
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: From Ampere law, we get ? H.dL = I. Put H = 2L and L = 0->1.
On integrating H with respect to L, the current will be 1A.
5. Find the magnetic field intensity when the flux density is 8 x 10-6
Tesla in the medium of air.
a) 6.36
b) 3.66
c) 6.63
d) 3.36
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: We how that, B = �H. To get H = B/�, put B = 8 x 10-6 and �
= 4p x 10-7. Thus H = 8 x 10-6/ 4p x 10-7 = 6.36 units.
6. If ? H.dL = 0, then which statement will be true?
a) E = -Grad(V)
b) B = -Grad(D)
c) H = -Grad(Vm)
d) D = -Grad(A)
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The given condition shows that the magnetic field intensity
will be the negative gradient of the magnetic vector potential.
7. Find the magnetic flux density of the material with magnetic vector
potential A = y i + z j + x k.
a) i + j + k
b) �i � j � k
c) �i-j
d) �i-k
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The magnetic flux density is the curl of the magnetic vector
potential. B = Curl(A). Thus Curl(A) = i(-1) � j(1) + k(-1) = -i � j � k.
We get B = -i � j � k.
8. Find the magnetic flux density when a flux of 28 units is enclosed in
an area of 15cm.
a) 178.33
b) 186.67
c) 192.67
d) 124.33
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The total flux is the product of the magnetic flux density
and the area. Total flux = B x A. To get B, put flux/area. B = 28/0.15 =
186.67 units.
9. Find the magnetic flux density B when E is given by 3sin y i + 4cos z
j + ex k.
a) ?(4sin z i � ex j � 3cos y k)dt
b) -?(4sin z i � ex j � 3cos y k)dt
c) ?(4sin y i � ex j + 3cos y k)dt
d) -?(4sin y i + ex j + 3cos y k)dt
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: We know that Curl (E) = -dB/dt. The curl of E is (4sin z i �
ex j � 3cos y k). To get B, integrate the -curl(E) with respect to time
to get B = -?(4sin z i � ex j � 3cos y k)dt.
10. Find current density J when B = 50 x 10-6 units and area dS is 4
units.
a) 9.94
b) 8.97
c) 7.92
d) 10.21
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: To get H, H = B/� = 50 x 10-6/ 4p x 10-7 = 39.78 units. Also
H = ? J.dS, where H = 39.78 and ? dS = 4. Thus J = 39.78/4 = 9.94 units.
Gauss Law 1. Divergence theorem is based on
a) Gauss law
b) Stoke�s law
c) Ampere law
d) Lenz law
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The divergence theorem relates surface integral and volume
integral. Div(D) = ?v, which is Gauss�s law.
2. The Gaussian surface for a line charge will be
a) Sphere
b) Cylinder
c) Cube
d) Cuboid
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A line charge can be visualized as a rod of electric
charges. The three dimensional imaginary enclosed surface of a rod can be
a cylinder.
3. The Gaussian surface for a point charge will be
a) Cube
b) Cylinder
c) Sphere
d) Cuboid
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: A point charge is single dimensional. The three dimensional
imaginary enclosed surface of a point charge will be sphere.
4. A circular disc of radius 5m with a surface charge density ?s = 10sinf
is enclosed by surface. What is the net flux crossing the surface?
a) 3
b) 2
c) 1
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Q = ? ?sds = ?? 10sinf rdrdf, on integrating with r = 0->5
and f = 0->2p, we get Q = ? = 0.
5. The total charge of a surface with densities 1,2,�,10 is
a) 11
b) 33
c) 55
d) 77
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Q = ??D.ds. Since the data is discrete, the total charge
will be summation of 1,2,�,10,i.e, 1+2+�+10 = 10(11)/2 = 55.
6. The work done by a charge of 10�C with a potential 4.386 is (in �J)
a) 32.86
b) 43.86
c) 54.68
d) 65.68
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: By Gauss law principles, W = Q X V = 10 X 10-6 X 4.386 =
43.86 X 10-6 joule.
7. The potential of a coaxial cylinder with charge density 1 unit , inner
radius 1m and outer cylinder 2m is (in 109)
a) 12.74
b) 13.47
c) 12.47
d) 13.74
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The potential of a coaxial cylinder will be ?l ln(b/a)/2pe,
where ?l = 1, b = 2m and a = 1m. We get V = 12.47 X 109 volts.
8. Find the potential due to a charged ring of density 2 units with
radius 2m and the point at which potential is measured is at a distance
of 1m from the ring.
a) 18p
b) 24p
c) 36p
d) 72p
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The potential due to a charged ring is given by ?a/2er,
where a = 2m and r = 1m. We get V = 72p volts.
9. Gauss law cannot be used to find which of the following quantity?
a) Electric field intensity
b) Electric flux density
c) Charge
d) Permittivity
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Permittivity is constant for a particular material(say
permittivity of water is 1). It cannot be determined from Gauss law,
whereas the remaining options can be computed from Gauss law.
10. Gauss law for magnetic fields is given by
a) Div(E) = 0
b) Div(B) = 0
c) Div(H) = 0
d) Div(D) = 0
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The divergence of magnetic flux density is always zero. This
is called Gauss law for magnetic fields. It implies the non-existence of
magnetic monopoles in any magnetic field.
1. For time varying currents, the field or waves will be
a) Electrostatic
b) Magneto static
c) Electromagnetic
d) Electrical
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: For stationary charges, the field is electrostatic. For
steady currents, the field is magneto static. But for time varying
currents, the field or waves will be electromagnetic.
2. According to Faraday�s law, EMF stands for
a) Electromagnetic field
b) Electromagnetic force
c) Electromagnetic friction
d) Electromotive force
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The force in any closed circuit due to the change in the
flux linkage of the circuit is called as electromotive force EMF. This
phenomenon is called as Faraday�s law.
3. Calculate the emf when the flux is given by 3sin t + 5cos t
a) 3cos t � 5sin t
b) -3cos t + 5sin t
c) -3sin t � 5cos t
d) 3cos t + 5sin t
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The electromotive force is given by Vemf = -d?/dt. Thus Vemf
= -d?/dt = -(3cos t � 5sin t) = -3cos t + 5sin t.
4. The induced voltage will oppose the flux producing it. State
True/False.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: According to Lenz law, the induced voltage acts in such a
way that it opposes the flux producing it. This is indicated by a
negative sign.
5. Calculate the emf when a coil of 100 turns is subjected to a flux rate
of 0.3 tesla/sec.
a) 3
b) 30
c) -30
d) -300
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The induced emf is given by Vemf = -d?/dt = -Nd?/dt. Thus
emf will be -100 x 0.3 = -30 units.
6. Find the displacement current when the flux density is given by t3 at
2 seconds.
a) 3
b) 6
c) 12
d) 27
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The displacement current is given by Jd = dD/dt. Thus Jd =
3t2. At time t = 2, we get Jd = 3(2)2= 12A.
7. Find the force due to a current element of length 2cm and flux density
of 12 tesla. The current through the element will be 5A.
a) 1 N
b) 1.2 N
c) 1.4 N
d) 1.6 N
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The force due to a current element is given by F = BI x L.
Thus F = 12 x 5 x 0.02 = 1.2 units.
8. Which of the following statements is true?
a) E is the cross product of v and B
b) B is the cross product of v and E
c) E is the dot product of v and B
d) B is the dot product of v and E
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The electric field is the cross product of the velocity and
the magnetic field intensity. This is given by Lorentz equation.
9. The time varying electric field E is conservative. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The time varying electric field E(t) is not a closed path.
Thus the curl will be non-zero. This implies E(t) is not conservative and
the statement is false.
10. When the conduction current density and displacement current density
are same, the dissipation factor will be
a) Zero
b) Minimum
c) Maximum
d) Unity
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Dissipation factor refers to the tangent of loss angle. It
is the ratio of conduction current density to displacement current
density. When both are same, the loss tangent or the dissipation factor
will be unity.
Electrostatic Propert
1. The permittivity is also called
a) Electrostatic energy
b) Dielectric constant
c) Dipole moment
d) Susceptibility
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The term permittivity or dielectric constant is the
measurement of electrostatic energy stored within it and therefore
depends on the material.
2. Dielectric constant will be high in
a) Conductors
b) Semiconductors
c) Insulators
d) Superconductors
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Materials that have very less conductivity like ceramics,
plastics have higher dielectric constants. Due to their low conductivity,
the dielectric materials are said to be good insulators.
3. Under the influence of electric field, the dielectric materials will
get charged instantaneously. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The dielectrics have the ability of storing energy easily
when an electric field is applied as their permittivity is relatively
higher than any other materials.
4. Insulators perform which of the following functions?
a) Conduction
b) Convection
c) Provide electrical insulation
d) Allows current leakage at interfaces
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Insulators is a non-conducting material which prevents the
leakage of electric current in unwanted directions. Thus it is used to
provide electrical insulation. 5. Which of the following properties
distinguish a material as conductor, insulator and semiconductor?
a) Free electron charges
b) Fermi level after doping
c) Energy band gap
d) Electron density
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The only parameter that classifies the material as conductor
or insulator or semiconductor is the band gap energy. It is the energy
required to make the electrons conduct. This is low of conductors,
average for semiconductors and very high for insulators. This means it
requires very high energy to make an insulator conduct.
6. Semiconductors possess which type of bonding?
a) Metallic
b) Covalent
c) Ionic
d) Magnetic
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Conductors exhibit metallic bonding. Insulators exhibit
ionic bonding and semiconductors exhibit covalent bonding due to sharing
of atoms.
7. Find the susceptibility of a material whose dielectric constant is
2.26.
a) 1.26
b) 3.26
c) 5.1
d) 1
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Electric susceptibility is the measure of ability of the
material to get polarised. It is given by, ?e = er � 1.Thus we get 1.26.
8. The bound charge density and free charge density are 12 and 6 units
respectively. Calculate the susceptibility.
a) 1
b) 0
c) 2
d) 72
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The electric susceptibility is given by, ?e = Bound free
density/Free charge density. ?e = 12/6 = 2. It has no unit.
9. The susceptibility of free space is
a) 1
b) 0
c) 2
d) 8
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: For free space/air, the relative permittivity is unity i.e,
er = 1. Thus ?e = er � 1 = 0. The susceptibility will become zero in air.
10. When the electric field becomes zero, which of the following
relations hold good?
a) E = P
b) D = P
c) B = P
d) H = P
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The electric flux density of a field is the sum of eE and
polarisation P. It gives D = eE + P. When electric field becomes zero, it
is clear that D = P.
Electrostatic Energy
1. The electrostatic energy in an electric field does not depend on which
of the following?
a) Magnitude of charges
b) Permittivity
c) Applied electric field
d) Flux lines
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The energy in an electric field directly magnitude of
charges. Thus electric field and flux density are also dependent. But the
applied field affects only the polarisation and it is independent of the
energy in the field.
2. Calculate the energy in an electric field with flux density 6 units
and field intensity of 4 units.
a) 12
b) 24
c) 36
d) 48
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The energy in an electric field is given by, W = 0.5 x D x
E, where D = 6 and E = 4. We get W = 0.5 x 6 x 4 = 12 units.
3. Calculate the energy in an electric field with permittivity of 56 and
field intensity of 36p(in �J)
a) 3.16
b) 5.16
c) 7.16
d) 9.16
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The energy in an electric field is given by, W = 0.5 x D x
E. Since D = eE, we get W = 0.5 x e x E2. On substituting the data, we
get 3.16 microjoule.
4. Equipotential surface is a
a) Real surface
b) Complex surface
c) Imaginary surface
d) Not existing surface
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Equipotential surface is an imaginary surface in an electric
field of a given charge distribution in which all the points on the
surface are at the same electric potential.
5. The work done in moving a test charge from one point to another in an
equipotential surface is zero. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since the electric potential in the equipotential surface is
the same, the work done will be zero.
6. When curl of a path is zero, the field is said to be conservative.
State True/False.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: By Stoke�s theorem, when curl of a path becomes zero, then
? E.dl = 0. In other words the work done in a closed path will always be
zero. Fields having this property is called conservative or lamellar
fields.
7. If the electric potential is given, which of the following cannot be
calculated?
a) Electrostatic energy
b) Electric field intensity
c) Electric flux density
d) Permittivity
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Using potential, we can calculate electric field directly by
gradient operation. From E, the flux density D can also be calculated.
Thus it is not possible to calculate energy directly from potential.
8. Superconductors exhibit which of the following properties?
a) Ferromagnetism
b) Polarisation
c) Diamagnetism
d) Ferrimagnetism
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since superconductors have very good conductivity at low
temperatures (s->8), they have nearly zero resistivity and exhibit
perfect diamagnetism.
9. Debye is the unit used to measure
a) Permittivity
b) Electric dipole moment
c) Magnetic dipole moment
d) Susceptibility
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Debye is the standard unit for measurement of electric
dipole moment. 1 Debye = 3.336 x 10-30 Coulomb-meter.
10. Ceramic materials possess which of the following properties?
a) Brittle and low dielectric constant
b) Rigid and low dielectric constant
c) Brittle and high dielectric constant
d) Rigid and high dielectric constant
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Ceramic materials are generally brittle. Since these
materials are used in capacitors, they have higher dielectric constant
than polymer. With respect to energy, they possess high electrostatic
energy due to very high dielectric constant (W a e).
ELECTROSTATIC Multiple choice Questions
1. The force between two charges is 120 N. If the distancebetween the
charges is doubled, the force will be
(a) 60 N
(b) 30 N (c) 40 N
(d) 15 N
Ans: b
2. The electric field intensity at a point situated 4 metersfrom a point
charge is 200 N/C. If the distance is reduced to2 meters, the field
intensity will be
(a) 400 N/C
(b) 600 N/C
(c) 800 N/C
(d) 1200 N/C
Ans: c
3. The lines of force due to charged particles are
(a) always straight
(b) always curved
(c) sometimes curved
(d) none of the above
Ans: b
4. The electric field at a point situated at a distance d fromstraight
charged conductor is
(a) proportional to d
(b) inversely proportional to d
(c) inversely proportional to d
Ans: b
5. The direction of electric field due +0 positive charge is .
(a) away from the charge
(b) towards the charge
(c) both (a) and (6)
Ans: a
6. A field line and an equipotential surface are
(a) always parallel
(b) always at 90�
(c) inclined at any angle 0
Ans: b
7. The ability of charged bodies to exert force on 6ne
another is attributed to the existence of
(a) electrons
(b) protons
(c) neutrons
(d) electric field
Ans: d
8. If the sheet of a bakelite is inserted between the plates of
an air capacitor, the capacitance will
(a) decrease
(b) increase
(c) remains unchanged
(d) become zero
Ans: b
9. A capacitor stores 0.24 coulombs at 10 volts. Its
capacitance is
(a) 0.024 F
(b) 0.12 F
(c) 0.6 F
(d) 0.8 F
Ans: a
10. For making a capacitor, it is better to select a dielectric
having
(a) low permittivity
(b) high permittivity
(c) permittivity same as that of air
(d) permittivity slightly more than that of air
Ans: b
11. The units of capacitance are
(a) volts/coulomb
(b) coulombs/volt
(c) ohms
(d) henry/Wb
Ans: b
12. If three 15 uF capacitors are connected in series, the netcapacitance
is
(a) 5 uF
(6) 30 uF
(c) 45 uF
(d) 50 uF
Ans: a
13. If three 10 uF capacitors are connected in parallel, thenet
cararitance is
(a) 20 uF
(b) 30 uE
(c) 40 uF
(d) 50 uF
Ans: b
14. A dielectric material must be
(a) resistor
(b) insulator
(c) good conductor
(d) semi conductor
Ans: b
15. An electrolytic capacitor can be used for
(a) D.C. only
(b) AC. only
(c) both D.C. as well as A.C.
Ans: a
16. The capacitance of a capacitor is not affected by
(a) distance between plates
(6) area of plates
(c) thickness of plates
(d) all of the above
Ans: c
17. Which of the following is not a vector ?
(a) Linear momentum
(b) Angular momentum
(c) Electric field
(d) Electric potential
Ans: b
18. Two plates of a parallel plate capacitor after beingcharged from a
constant voltage source are separated apartby means of insulated handles,
then the
(a) Voltage across the plates increases
(b) voltage across the plates decreases
(c) charge on the capacitor decreases
(d) charge on the capacitor increases
Ans: b
19. If A.C. voltage is applied to capacitive circuit, thealternating
current can flow in the circuit because
(a) varying voltage produces the charging and dicharging currents
(b) of high peak value
(c) charging current can flow
(d) discharge current can flow
Ans: a
20. Voltage applied across a ceramic dielectric produces anelectrolytic
field 100 times greater than air. What will bethe value of dielectric
constant ?
(a) 50
(6) 100
(c) 150
(d) 200
Ans: b
21. Which of the following statements is correct ?
(a) Air capacitors have a black band to indicate the outside foil
(6) Electrolytic capacitor must be connected in the correct polarity
(c) Ceramic capacitors must be connected in the correct polarity
(d) Mica capacitors are available in capacitance value of 1 to 10 pF
Ans: b
22. The dissipation factor of a good dielectric is of the order of
(a) 0.0002
(b) 0.002
(c) 0.02
(d) 0.2
Ans: a
23. �The total electric flux through any closed surface
surroundingcharges is equal to the amount oflcharge enclosed�.
The above statement is associated with
(a) Coulomb�s square law
(b) Gauss�s law
(c) Maxwell�s first law
(d) Maxwell�s second law
Ans: b
24. Three capacitors each of the capacity C are given. The
resultantcapacity 2/3 C
can be obtained by using them
(a) all in series
(b) all in parallel
(c) two in parallel and third in series with this combination
(d) two in series and third in parallel across this combination
Ans: c
25. For which of the following parameter variation, the capacitance ofthe
capacitor remains unaffected ?
(a) Distance between plates
(b) Area of the plates
(c) Nature of dielectric
(d) Thickness of the plates
Ans: d
26. Which of the following statement is true ?
(a) The current in the discharging capacitor grows linearly
(b) The current in the dicharging capacitor grows exponentially
(c) The current in the discharging capacitor decays exponentially
(d) The current in the discharging capacitor decreases constantly
Ans: b
27. Which of the following expression is correct for electric
fieldstrength ?
(a) E = D/E
(b) E = D2/t
(c) E = jtD
(d) E= nD2
Ans: a
28. In a capacitor the electric charge is stored in
(a) metal plates
(b) dielectric
Ans: b
29. Which of the following materials has the highest value of
dielectricconstant?
(a) Glass
(b) Vacuum
(c) Ceramics
(d) Oil
Ans: c
30. Which of the following capacitors will have the least variation ?
(a) Paper capacitor
(b) Ceramic capacitor
(c) Silver plated mica capacitor
(d) None of the above
Ans: c
31. Which of the following statements is incorrect ?
(a) The leakage resistance of ceramic capacitors is generally high
(b) The stored energy in a capacitor decreases with reduction in valueof
capacitance
(c) The stored energy in a capacitor increases with applied voltage
(d) A wire cable has distributed capacitance between the conductors
Ans: b
32. Which of the following capacitors has relatively shorter shelf life ?
(a) Mica capacitor
(b) Electrolytic capacitor
(c) Ceramic capacitor
(d) Paper capacitor
Ans: b
33. The sparking between two electrical contacts can be reduced
byinserting a
(a) capacitor in parallel with contacts
(6) capacitor in series with each contact
(c) resistance in line
Ans: a
34. In the case of a lossy capacitor, its series equivalent
resistancevalue will be
(a) small
(b) very small
(c) large
(d) zero
Ans: c
35. The power dissipated in a pure capacitor is
(a) zero
(6) proportional to applied voltage
(c) proportional to value of capacitance
(d) both (b) and (c) above
Ans: a
36. In a capacitive circuit
(a) a steady value of applied voltage causes discharge
(b) an increase in applied voltage makes a capacitor charge
(c) decrease in applied voltage makes a capacitor charge
Ans: b
37. When a dielectric slab is introduced in a parallel plate
capacitor,the potential difference between plates will
(a) remain uncharged
(b) decrease
(c) increase
(d) become zero
Ans: b
38. Capacitance increases with
(a) increase in plate area and decrease in distance between the plates
(b) increase in plate area and distance between the plates
(c) decrease in plate area and value of applied voltage
(d) reduction in plate area and distance between the plates
Ans: a
39. A capacitor consists of
(a) two insulators separated by a conductor
(b) two conductors separated by an insulator
(c) two insulators only
(d) two conductors only
Ans: b
40. A gang condenser is a
(a) polarised capacitor
(6) variable capacitor
(c) ceramic capacitor
Ans:
41. A paper capacitor is usually available in the form of
(a) tubes
(b) rolled foil
(c) disc
(d) meshed plates
Ans: b
42. Air capacitors are generally available in the range
(a) 10 to 400 pF
(b) 1 to 20 pF
(c) 100 to 900 pF
(d) 20 to 100 pF
Ans: a
43. The unit of capacitance is
(a) henry
(b) ohm
(c) farad
(d) farad/m
Ans: c
44. A capacitor charged to 200 V has 2000 (iC of charge. The value
ofcapacitance will be
(a) 10 F
(6) 10 uF
(c) 100 nF
(d) 1000 uF
Ans: b
45. A capacitor in a circuit became hot and ultimately exploded due
towrong connections, which type of capacitor it could be ?
(a) Paper capacitor
(c) Electrolytic capacitor
(d) Any-of the above
Ans: c
46. Energy stored in the electric field of a capacitor C when chargedfrom
a D.C source of voltage V is equal to joules
(a) CV2
(b) C2V
(c) CV2
(d) CV
Ans: a
47. The absolute permittivity of free space is given by
(a) 8.854 x 1(T9 F/m)
(6) 8.854 x 1(T10 F/m)
(c) 8.854 x KT11 F/m
(d) 8.854 x 10?12 F/m
Ans: b
48. The relative permittivity of free space is given by
(a) 1
(b) 10
(c) 100
(d) 1000
Ans: a
49. Electric field intensity is a quantity
(a) scalar
(b) vector
Ans: b
50. When 4 volts e.m.f. is applied across a 1 farad capacitor, it
willstore energy of
(a) 2 joules
(b) 4 joules
(c) 6 joules
(d) 8 joules
Ans: d
51. The capacitor preferred for high frequency circuits is
(a) air capacitor
(b) mica capacitor
(c) electrolytic capacitor
Ans: b
52. The capacity of capacitor bank used in power factor correction
isexpressed in terms of
(a) kW
(b) kVA
(c) kVAR
(d) volts
Ans: c
53. While testing a capacitor with ohm meter, if the capacitor
showscharging, but the final resistance reading is appreciably less
thannormal, it can be concluded that the capacitor is
(a) short-circuited
(b) open circuited
(c) alright
(d) leaky
Ans: d
54. If a 6 uF capacitor is charged to 200 V, the charge in coulombs
willbe
(a) 800 uC
(b) 900 uC
(c) 1200 uC
(d) 1600 uC
Ans: c
55. Which capacitor will be physically smaller for the same ratings ?
(a) Ceramic capacitor
(b) Paper capacitor
(c) Both will be of equal size
Ans: a
56. What is the value of capacitance that must be connected in
parallelwith 50 pF condenser to make an equivalent capacitance of 150 pF
?
(a) 50 pF
(b) 100 pF
(c) 150 pF
(d) 200 pF
Ans: b
57. A mica capacitor and a ceramic capacitor both have the samephysical
dimensions. Which will have more value of capacitance ?
(a) Ceramic capacitor
(b) Mica capacitor
(c) Both will have identical value of capacitance
(d) It depends on applied voltage
Ans: a
58. Which of the following material has least value of dielectricconstant
?
(a) Ceramics
(b) Oil
(c) Glass
(d) Paper
Ans: b
59. Which of the following capacitors will have the least value
ofbreakdown voltage ?
(a) Mica
(b) Paper
(c) Ceramic
(d) Electrolytic
Ans: d
60. The breakdown voltage for paper capacitors is usually
(a) 20 to 60 volts
(b) 200 to 1600 volts
(c) 2000 to 3000 volts
(d) more than 10000 volts
Ans:
61. Dielectric constant for mica is nearly
(a) 200
(b) 100
(c) 3 to 8
(d) 1 to 2
Ans: c
62. The value of dielectric constant for vacuum is taken as
(a) zero
(b) 1
(c) 4
(d) 10
Ans: b
63. Which of the following capacitors is marked for polarity ?
(a) Air
(b) Paper
(c) Mica
(d) Electrolytic
Ans: d
64. Which of the following capacitors can be used for
temperaturecompensation ?
(a) Air capacitor
(c) Paper capacitor
Ans: b
65. Which of the following statements is incorrect ?
(a) The thinner the dielectric, the more the capacitance and the lowerthe
voltage breakdown rating for a capacitor .
(b) A six dot mica capacitor colour coded white, green, black, red
andyellow has the capacitance value of 500 pF
(c) Capacitors in series provide less capacitance but a higher
voltagebreakdown rating for the combination
(d) A capacitor can store charge because it has a dielectric betweentwo
conductors
Ans: b
66. Paper capacitors usually have a tolerance of
(a) � 5%
(b) � 10%
(c) � 15%
(d) � 20%
Ans: b
67. For closer tolerances which of the following capacitors is
usuallypreferred ?
(a) Paper capacitor
(b) Mica capacitor
(c) Ceramic disc capacitor
Ans: b
68. The electrostatic force between two charges of one coulomb eachand
placed at a distance of 0.5 m will be
(a) 36 x 10fa
(b) 36 x 107 N
(c) 36 x 108 N
(d) 36 x 109 N
Ans: d
69. The units of volume charge density are
(a) Coulomb/meter
(b) Coulomb/meter
(c) Coulomb/meter
(d) Coulomb/meter
Ans: c
70. �The surface integral of the normal component of the
electricdisplacement D over any closed surface equals the charge enclosed
bythe surface�.
The above statement is associated with
(a) Gauss�s law
(b) Kirchhoff s law
(c) Faraday�s law
(d) Lenz�s law
Ans: a
71. Dielectric strength of mica is
(a) 10 to 20 kV/mm
(6) 30 to 50 kV/mm
(c) 50 to 200 kV/mm
(d) 300 to 500 kV/mm
Ans: c
72. The dielectric constant (relative permittivity) of glass is given by
(a) 0.1 to 0.4
(b) 0.5 to 1.0
(c) 2.0 to 4.0
(d) 5 to 100
Ans: d
73. capacitors are mainly used for radio frequency tuning.
(a) Paper
(b) Air
(c) Mica
(d) Electrolytic
Ans: b
74. capacitors can be used only for D.C.
(a) Air
(b) Paper
(e) Mica
(d) Electrolytic
Ans: d
75. capacitors are used in transistor circuits.
(a) Ceramic
(b) Paper
(c) Air
(d) Electrolytic
Ans: a
76. capacitors are used for audio frequency and radio frequencycoupling
and tuning.
(a) Air
(b) Mica
(c) Plastic film
(d) Ceramic
Ans: b
77. The inverse of capacitance is called
(a) reluctance
(b) conductance
(c) susceptance
(d) elastance
Ans: d
78. When the dielectric is homogeneous,the potential gradient is
(a) uniform
(b) non-uniform
(c) zero
(d) any of the above
Ans: a
79. The potential gradient across the material of low permittivity isthan
across the material of high permittivity.
(a) smaller
(b) greater
(c) both (a) and (b)
Ans: b
80. ________field is associated with the capacitor.
(a) Electric
(b) Magnetic
(c) Both (a) and (b)
Ans: a
81. A capacitor having capacitance of 5 uF is charged to a
potentialdifference of 10,000 V. The energy stored in the capacitor is
(a) 50 joules
(b) 150 joules
(c) 200 joules
(d) 250 joules
Ans: d
82. A single core cable used on 33000 V has conductor diameter 10mm and
the internal diameter of sheath 25 mm. The maximumelectrostatic stress in
the cable is
(a) 62 x 105 V/m
(b) 72 x 105 V/m
(c) 82 x 105 V/m
(d) 92 x 105 V/m
Ans: b
83. Two infinite parallel plates 10 mm apart have maintained betweenthem
a potential difference of 100 V. The acceleration of an electronplaced
between them is
(a) 0.56 x 1015 m/s2
(b) 1.5 x 1015 m/s2
(c) 1.6 x 1015 m/s2
(d) 1.76 x 1015 m/s2
Ans: d
84. The total deficiency or excess of electrons in a body is known as
(a) current
(b) voltage
(c) potential gradient
(d) charge
Ans: d
85. The relative permittivity has the following units
(a) F/m
(b) m/F
(c) Wb/m
(d) no units
Ans: c
86. The phenomenon of an uncharged body getting charged merely bythe
nearness of a charged body is known as
(a) pholoelectric effect
(b) chemical effect
(c) magnetic effect
(d) induction
Ans: d
87. A unit tube of flux is known as tube
(a) Newton
(b) Faraday
(c) Michale
Ans: b
88. The number of Faraday tubes of flux passing through a surface inan
electric field is called
(a) electric flux
(6) electric flux density
(c) magnetic flux density
(d) electric charge density
Ans: a
89. The unit of electric instensity is
(a) N/C2
(b) Wb/m2
(c) N/C
(d) N2/C
Ans:
90. The value of E within the field due to a point charge can be
foundwith the help of
(a) Faraday�s laws
(b) Kirchhoff s laws
(c) Coulomb�s laws
Ans: c
91. at a point may be defined as equal to the lines of force
passingnormally through a unit cross section at that point.
(a) Electric intensity
(6) Magnetic flux density
(c) Electric flux
Ans: a
92. Electric intensity at any point in an electric field is equal to the
atthat point.
(a) electric flux
(b) magnetic flux density
(c) potential gradient
Ans: c
93. Electric displacement is a______quantity.
(a) scalar
(b) vector
(c) both of the above
Ans: b
94. at a point is equal to the negative potential gradient at that point.
(a) Electric intensity
(6) Electric flux
(c) Magnetic flux
(d) Magnetic flux density
Ans: a
95. The unit of dielectric strength is given by
(a) V/m
(b) V2/m
(c) m/V
(d) m/V2
Ans: a
96. Dielectric strength ______ with increasing thickness
(a) increases
(b) decreases
(c) remains unaltered
Ans: b
97. The property of a capacitor to store electricity is called its
(a) capacitance
(b) charge
(c) energy
Ans: a
98. is that property of a capacitor which delays any change of
voltageacross it.
(a) Inductance
(b) Capacitance
(c) Potential gradient
Ans: b
99. A capacitance of 100 fiF is connected in series with a resistance
of8000 �2. The time constant of the circuit is
(a) 0.2 s
(b) 0.4 s
(c) 0.6 s
(d) 0.8 s
Ans: d
100. In a cable capacitor, voltage gradient is maximum at the surfaceof
the
(a) earth
(b) conduction
(c) sheath
(d) insulator
Ans: b
101. The time constant of an R-C circuit is defined as the time
duringwhich capacitor charging voltage actually rises to ______ percent
ofits value.
(a) 37, initial
(b) 62, initial
(c) 62, final
(d) 37, final
Ans: c
102 The time constant and R-C circuit may also be defined as the
timeduring which the charging current falls to ______ percent of its
initial maximum value,
(a) 37
(b) 42
(c) 63
(d) 73
Ans: a
103. The capacitance of a capacitor is influenced by
(a) plate area
(b) plate separation
(c) nature of dielectric
(e) all of the above
Ans:
104. A capacitor consists of two
(a) ceramic plates and one mica disc
(b) insulators separated by a dielectric
(c) silver-coated insulators
(d) conductors separated by an insulator
Ans: d
105. Permittivity is expressed in
(a) Farad/sq-m
(b) Farad/meter
(c) Weber/meter
(d) Weber/sq-m
Ans: b
106. Dielectric strength of a material depends on
(a) moisture content
(b) temperature
(c) thickness
(e) none of the above
Ans: d
107. What will happen to an insulating medium if voltage more thanthe
breakdown voltage is applied on it ?
(a) It will become magnetic
(b) It will melt
(c) It will get punctured or cracked
(d) Its molecular structure will get changed
Ans: c
108. Which medium has the least dielectric strength ?
(a) Paraffin wax
(b) Quartz
(c) Glass
(d) Air
Ans: d
109. 1 volt/meter is same as
(a) 1 meter/coulomb
(6) 1 newton meter
(c) 1 newton/meter
(d) 1 joule/coulomb
Ans: c
110. One volt is the same as
(a) one joule/coulomb
(b) one coulomb/joule
(c) one coulomb
(d) one joule
Ans: a
111. The capacitance between two plates increases with
(a) shorter plate area and higher applied voltage
(6) shorter plate area and shorter distance between them
(c) larger plate area, longer distance between plates andhigher,applied
voltage
(d) larger plate area and shorter distance between plates
Ans: d
112. The capacitance C is charged through a resistance R. The
timeconstant of the charging circuit is given by
(a) CIR
(b) 1/RC
(c) RC
(d) RIC
Ans: c
113. The bridge used for the measurement of the value of thecapacitance
is
(a) Wien�s bridge
(b) Wheatstone bridge
(c) Schering bridge
(d) Hay�s bridge
Ans: c
114. If an ohmmeter reading immediately goes practically to zero andstays
there, capacitor is
(a) charged
(b) short-circuited
(c) lossy
(d) satisfactory
Ans: b
115. Out of the following capacitors of identical rating which one
willhave the smallest dimensions ?
(a) Aluminium foil capacitor
(b) Mica capacitor
(c) Ceramic capacitor
(d) Paper capacitor
Ans: c
116. An uncharged conductor is placed near a charged conductor, then
(a) the uncharged conductor gets charged by conduction
(6) the uncharged conductor gets charged by induction and thenattracted
towards the charging body
(c) the uncharged conductor is attracted first and then charged
byinduction
(d) it remains as such
Ans: b
117. The presence of an uncharged conductor near a charged oneincreases
the
(a) charge of the charged conductor
(6) capacity of the charged conductor
(c) potential of the charged conductor
Ans: b
118. Paper condenser is
(a) always polarised
(6) usually of fixed value
(c) electrolytic condenser
(d) a variable condenser
Ans: b
119. Mica capacitors are characterised by all of the following except
(a) stable operation
(b) accurate value
(c) low leakage reactance
(d) low losses
Ans: c
120. A potential of 400 V is applied to a capacitor, the plates of
whichare 4 mm apart. The strength of electric field is
(a) 100 kV/m
(b) 10 kV/m
(c) 5 kV/m
(d) 2 kV/m
Ans: a
121. For a good 0.05 uF capacitor ohmmeter reading should
(a) show low resistance momentarily and back off to a very highresistance
(6) show high resistance momentarily and then a very low resistance
(c) go quickly to 50 ohm approximately and remain there
(d) not move at all
Ans: a
122. The ohmmeter reading for a short circuited capacitor is
(a) infinity
(b) few kilo ohms
(c)few megohms
(d) zero
Ans: d
123. Which of the following statements is correct ?
(a) Mica capacitors are available in capacitance values of 5 to 20 uF
(b) Air capapitors have a black band to indicate the outside foil
(c) Electrolytic capacitors must be connected in correct polarity
(d) Ceramic capacitors must be connected in correct polarity
Ans: c
124. Which of the following capacitors preferred for high
frequencycircuits ?
(a) Air capacitor
(6) Electrolytic capacitor
(c) Mica capacitor
Ans: c
125. An electrolytic capacitor is generally made to provide
(a) low capacitance
(b) fixed capacitance
(c) variable capacitance
(d) large value of capacitance
Ans: d
126. In order to remove static electricity from machinery
(a) construct insulated cabins
(b) insulate the machinery
(c) ground the framework
(d) humidify the surroundings
Ans: c
127. If a third equal and similar charge is placed between two equaland
similar charges, then this third charge will
(a) move out of the field of influence of the two charges
(b) remain in stable equilibrium
(c) not be in equilibrium
(d) be in unstable equilibrium
Ans: b
128. A region around a stationary electric charge has
(a) an electric field
(b) a magnetic field
Ans: a
129. The minimum value of potential gradient in a cable occurs in
(a) insulation
(b) conductor
(c) outer sheath
(d) uniformly all over
Ans: a
130. Dielectric strength of medium
(a) increases with rise in temperature
(b) increases with moisture content
(c) is same for all insulating materials
Ans: d
131. Acharge which when placed in vacuum from an equal and similarcharge
repels with a force of 9 x 10 N, is known as
(a) milli-coulomb
(b) micro-coulomb
(c) pico-coulomb
(d) coulomb
Ans: b
132. Dielectric strength of a medium is usually expressed in
(a) J/mm
(b) C/m2
(c) kV/mm
(d) N/mm
Ans: c
133. A positive and a negative charge are initially 50 mm apart. Whenthey
are moved close together so that they are now only 10 mm apart,the force
between them will be
(a) 5 times smaller than before
(b) 5 times greater than before
(c) 10 times greater than before
(d) 25 times larger than before
Ans: d
134. Which is the most superior dielectric out of the following ?
(a) Air
(b) Glass
(c) Bakelite
(d) Paper
Ans: c
135. When a dielectric is placed in an electric field the field strength
(a) decreases
(b) increases
(c) reduces to zero
(d) remain unchanged
Ans: a
136. To prevent the generation of static charges on rubber or flatleather
(a) surface is moistened
(b) conductive dressing is done
(c) oil compound dressing is done
(d) talcum powder is sprayed on the surface
Ans: b
137. Which of the following capacitor is preferred in case of singlephase
motor ?
(a) Mica capacitor
(b) Paper capacitor
(c) Electrolytic capacitor
(d) Ceramic capacitor
Ans: c
148. A capacitance is a circuit component that opposes the change
incircuit
(a) current
(b) voltage
(c) impedance
Ans: a
149. A condenser suitable for D.C. only is
(a) metallic plate variable gang condenser
(b) metallic paper capacitor
(c) oil impregrated paper condenser
(d) poled aluminium electrolytic condenser
Ans: d
150. In a capacitor, the electric charge is stored in
(a) metal plates
(b) dielectric
(c) dielectric as well as metal plates
Ans: b
electric potential 1. Potential difference is the work done in moving a
unit positive charge from one point to another in an electric field.
State True/False.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The electric potential is the ratio of work done to the
charge. Also it is the work done in moving a unit positive charge from
infinity to a point in an electric field.
2. A point charge 2nC is located at origin. What is the potential at
(1,0,0)?
a) 12
b) 14
c) 16
d) 18
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: V = Q/(4per), where r = 1m
V = (2 X 10-9)/(4pe x 1) = 18 volts.
3. Six equal point charges Q = 10nC are located at 2,3,4,5,6,7m. Find the
potential at origin.
a) 140.35
b) 141.35
c) 142.35
d) 143.35
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: V = (1/4peo) ?Q/r = (10 X 10-9/4peo)
(0.5 + 0.33 + 0.25 + 0.2 + 0.166 + 0.142) = 143.35 volts.
4. A point charge 0.4nC is located at (2, 3, 3). Find the potential
differences between (2, 3, 3)m and (-2, 3, 3)m due to the charge.
a) 2.5
b) 2.6
c) 2.7
d) 2.8
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Vab = (Q/4peo)(1/rA) + (1/rB), where rA and rB are position
vectors rA = 1m and rB = 4m. Thus Vab = 2.7 volts.
5. Find the potential of V = 60sin ?/r2 at P(3,60,25)
a) 5.774
b) 6.774
c) 7.774
d) 8.774
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: V = 60sin ?/r2, put r = 3m, ? = 60 and f = 25, V = 60 sin
60/32 = 5.774 volts.
6. Given E = 40xyi + 20x2j + 2k. Calculate the potential between two
points (1,-1,0) and (2,1,3).
a) 105
b) 106
c) 107
d) 108
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: V = -? E.dl = -? (40xy dx + 20x2 dy + 2 dz), from (2,1,3) to
(1,-1,0), we get Vpq on integrating from Q to P. Vpq = 106 volts.
7. The potential difference in an open circuit is
a) Zero
b) Unity
c) Infinity
d) Circuit does not exist open
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In an open circuit no current exists due to non-existence of
loops. Also voltage/potential will be infinity in an open circuit.
8. The potential taken between two points across a resistor will be
a) Positive
b) Negative
c) Zero
d) Infinity
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The resistor will absorb power and dissipate it in the form
of heat energy. The potential between two points across a resistor will
be negative.
9. What is the potential difference between 10sin?cosf/r2 at A(1,30,20)
and B(4,90,60)?
a) 2.386
b) 3.386
c) 4.386
d) 5.386
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Potential at A, Va = 10sin30cos20/12 = 4.6985 and Potential
at B, Vb = 10sin90cos60/42 = 0.3125. Potential difference between A and B
is, Vab = 4.6985 � 0.3125 = 4.386 volts.
10. The voltage at any point in an ac circuit will be
a) Peak voltage
b) RMS voltage
c) Average voltage
d) Source voltage
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In any ac circuit, the voltage measured will not be exact
maximum. In order to normalise, we assume the instantaneous voltage at
any point be 70.7% of the peak value, which is called the root mean
square (RMS)voltage.
Electric Field Intensity 1. The electric field intensity is defined as
a) Force per unit charge
b) Force on a test charge
c) Force per unit charge on a test charge
d) Product of force and charge
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The electric field intensity is the force per unit charge on
a test charge, i.e, q1 = 1C. E = F/Q = Q/(4?er2).
2. Find the force on a charge 2C in a field 1V/m.
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Force is the product of charge and electric field.
F = q X E = 2 X 1 = 2 N.
3. Find the electric field intensity of two charges 2C and -1C separated
by a distance 1m in air.
a) 18 X 109
b) 9 X 109
c) 36 X 109
d) -18 X 109
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: F = q1q2/(4?eor2) = -2 X 9/(10-9 X 12) = -18 X 109
E = F/q = 18 X 109/2 = 9 X 109.
4. What is the electric field intensity at a distance of 20cm from a
charge 2 X 10-6 C in vacuum?
a) 250,000
b) 350,000
c) 450,000
d) 550,000
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: E = Q/ (4?eor2)
= (2 X 10-6)/(4? X eo X 0.22) = 450,000 V/m. 5. Determine the charge
that produces an electric field strength of 40 V/cm at a distance of 30cm
in vacuum(in 10-8C)
a) 4
b) 2
c) 8
d) 6
View Answer
Answer: a
Q = (4000 X 0.32)/ (9 X 109) = 4 X 10-8 C.
6. The field intensity of a charge defines the impact of the charge on a
test charge placed at a distance. It is maximum at d = 0cm and minimises
as d increases. State True/False
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: If a test charge +q is situated at a distance r from Q, the
test charge will experience a repulsive force directed radially outward
from Q. Since electric field is inversely proportional to distance, thus
the statement is true.
7. Electric field of an infinitely long conductor of charge density ?, is
given by E = ?/(2peh).aN. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The electric field intensity of an infinitely long conductor
is given by, E = ?/(4peh).(sin a2 � sin a1)i + (cos a2 + cos a1)j
For an infinitely long conductor, a = 0. E = ?/(4peh).(cos 0 + cos 0) =
?/(2peh).aN.
8. Electric field intensity due to infinite sheet of charge s is
a) Zero
b) Unity
c) s/e
d) s/2e
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: E = s/2e.(1- cos a), where a = h/(v(h2+a2))
Here, h is the distance of the sheet from point P and a is the radius of
the sheet. For infinite sheet, a = 90. Thus E = s/2e.
9. For a test charge placed at infinity, the electric field will be
a) Unity
b) +8
c) Zero
d) -8
View Answer
Answer: c
When distance d is infinity, the electric field will be zero, E= 0.
10. In electromagnetic waves, the electric field will be perpendicular to
which of the following?
a) Magnetic field intensity
b) Wave propagation
c) Both H and wave direction
d) It propagates independently
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: In an electromagnetic wave, the electric field and magnetic
field will be perpendicular to each other. Both of these fields will be
perpendicular to the wave propagation.
Electric Field Density 1. The lines of force are said to be
a) Real
b) Imaginary
c) Drawn to trace the direction
d) Not significant
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The lines drawn to trace the direction in which a positive
test charge will experience force due to the main charge are called lines
of force. They are not real but drawn for our interpretation.
2. Electric flux density in electric field is referred to as
a) Number of flux lines
b) Ratio of flux lines crossing a surface and the surface area
c) Direction of flux at a point
d) Flux lines per unit area
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Electric flux density is given by the ratio between number
of flux lines crossing a surface normal to the lines and the surface
area. The direction of D at a point is the direction of the flux lines at
that point.
3. The electric flux density is the
a) Product of permittivity and electric field intensity
b) Product of number of flux lines and permittivity
c) Product of permeability and electric field intensity
d) Product of number of flux lines and permeability
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: D= eE, where e=eoer is the permittivity of electric field
and E is the electric field intensity. Thus electric flux density is the
product of permittivity and electric field intensity.
4. Which of the following correctly states Gauss law?
a) Electric flux is equal to charge
b) Electric flux per unit volume is equal to charge
c) Electric field is equal to charge density
d) Electric flux per unit volume is equal to volume charge density
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The electric flux passing through any closed surface is
equal to the total charge enclosed by that surface. In other words,
electric flux per unit volume leaving a point (vanishing small volume),
is equal to the volume charge density. 5. The Gaussian surface is
a) Real boundary
b) Imaginary surface
c) Tangential
d) Normal
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: It is any physical or imaginary closed surface around a
charge which satisfies the following condition: D is everywhere either
normal or tangential to the surface so that D.ds becomes either Dds or 0
respectively.
6. Find the flux density of a sheet of charge density 25 units in air.
a) 25
b) 12.5
c) 6.25
d) 3.125
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Electric field intensity of infinite sheet of charge E =
s/2e.
Thus D = eE = s/2 = 25/2 = 12.5.
7. A uniform surface charge of s = 2 �C/m2, is situated at z = 2 plane.
What is the value of flux density at P(1,1,1)m?
a) 10-6
b) -10-6
c) 106
d) -106
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The flux density of any field is independent of the position
(point). D = s/2 = 2 X 10-6(-az)/2 = -10-6.
8. Find the flux density of line charge of radius (cylinder is the
Gaussian surface) 2m and charge density is 3.14 units?
a) 1
b) 0.75
c) 0.5
d) 0.25
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The electric field of a line charge is given by, E =
?/(2pe?), where ? is the radius of cylinder, which is the Gaussian
surface and ? is the charge density. The density D = eE = ?/(2p?) =
3.14/(2p X 2) = 1/4 = 0.25.
9. If the radius of a sphere is 1/(4p)m and the electric flux density is
16p units, the total flux is given by,
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Total flux leaving the entire surface is, ? = 4pr2D from
Gauss law. ? = 4p(1/16p2) X 16p = 4.
10. Find the electric field intensity of transformer oil (er = 2 approx)
with density 1/4p (in 109 units)
a) 2.5
b) 3.5
c) 4.5
d) 5.5
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: D = eE. E = (1/4p)/(2Xeo) = 4.5 X 109 units.
ELECTRCITY AND MAGNETISM
1)_______ are materials in which electric charges do not move easily.
A) Insulators
B) Conductors
C) Circuits
D) Metals
2)_____ can prevent damage caused to buildings by lightning strikes.
A) Insulating
B) Conducting
C) Grounding
D) Charging
3) The measure of how difficult it is for electrons to flow in an object
is called the _______.
A) electric circuit
B) electric resistance
C) magnetic domain
D) electric field
4) When a portable radio is playing, the current in the radio is 0.3 A.
If the resistance of the radio is
30.0 Ohm, what is the voltage supplied by the radio battery?
A) 12 V
B) 9 V
C) 6 V
D) 15 V
5) _______ is a measure of the amount of electrical energy transferred by
an electric charge as it
moves from one point to another in a circuit.
A) Current
B) Charge
C) Electric circuit
D) Voltage
6)A(n) _______ is made of a current-carrying wire wrapped around an iron
core.
A) electric current
B) insulator
C) conductor
D) electromagnet
7) What is the unit of charge?
A) Coulomb
B) Newton.
C) Watt
8)Which of the following does not describe the magnetic force between two
magnets?
A) The like poles attract.
B) The like poles repel.
C) It decreases as the magnets move apart.
D) The unlike poles attract.
9)The unit of electrical resistance is the
A) joule.
B) ampere.
C) ohm.
D) watt.
10)In a flashlight two 1.5 volt batteries are connected in series. The
result is
A) an equivalent voltage of 1.5 volts, but more current will flow.
B) an equivalent voltage of 3 volts.
C) that no current will flow.
11)What is an electromagnet?
A) A magnet that makes electricity
B) a magnet made of coiled wire that works when electricity runs through
it
C) a permanent magnet that is made using electricity
12)The type of current in a battery powered radio is
A) static current
B) alternating current
C) direct current
D) potential current
13)If you increase the voltage across a resistor, what happens to the
current.
A) As the voltage increases, the current decreases.
B) The current will not change if the resistor stays the same.
C) As the voltage increases, the current increases.
14)One kilowatt hour of electrical energy is the same as
A) 36 x 105 watts
B) 36 x 10s ergs
C) 36 x 105 joules
D) 36 x 105 B.T.U.
15)An electric current of 5 A is same as
A) 5 J / C
B) 5 V / C
C) 5 C / sec
D) 5 w / sec.
16)Which of the following quantities can be measured in the unit of
kilowatt � hour?
A) Power
B) Electrical energy
C) Fuse rating
D) Power rating
17)Which of the following bulbs will have the least resistance ?
A) 220 V, 60 W
B) 220 V, 100 W
C) 115 V, 60 W
D) 115 V, 100 W.
18)The resistance of a 100 W, 200 V lamp is
A) 100 ohm
B) 200 ohm
C) 400 ohm
D) 1600 ohm.
19)The instrument used for measuring electric current is :
A) ammeter
B) galvanometer
C) voltmeter
D) potentiometer
20)In which device is a permanent magnet used?
A) electric bell
B) electromagnet
C) plotting compass
D) relay
E) transformer
21)A coil of copper wire wrapped around a core could be used as an
electromagnet. Which of the
following combinations would produce the strongest electromagnet?
A) few soft-iron
B) few steel
C) many copper
D) many soft-iron
E) many steel
23)Why is electrical energy usually transmitted at high voltage?
A) the resistance of the transmission cables is as small as possible
B) the transmission cables are safer to handle
C) as little energy as possible is wasted in the transmission cables
D) the transmission system does not require transformers
E) the current in the transmission cables is as large as possible
24)The potential difference required to pass a current 0.2 A in a wire of
resistance 20W is ____.
A) 100 V
B) 4 V
C) .01 V
D) 40 V
25)The work done in moving a unit positive charge across two points in an
electric circuit is a
measure of ___________.
A) current
B) potential difference
C) resistance
D) power
26)When there is an electric current passing through a wire, the
particles moving are _________.
A) electrons
B) protons
C) atoms
D) ions
27)When a fuse is rated 8 A, it means _____________.
A) it will not work if current is less than 8 A
B) it has a resistance of 8 W
C) it will work only if current is 8 A
D) it will melt if current exceeds 8 A
28)Which of the following is a conductor
A) Glass
B) wood
C) Tungsten
D) Plastic
29)Which of the following is the best conductor for electricity?
A) Distilled water
B) Salt water
C) Tap water
D) Rain water
30)Filaments of electric bulbs are usually made of
A) Nichrome
B) Tungsten
C) Copper
D) Carbon.
Conductors
1. Which of the following are conductors?
a) Ceramics
b) Plastics
c) Mercury
d) Rubber
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Normally, metals are said to be good conductors. Here
mercury is the only metal (which is in liquid form). The other options
are insulators.
2. Find the range of band gap energy for conductors.
a) >6 eV
b) 0.2-0.4 eV
c) 0.4-2 eV
d) 2-6 eV
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Conductors are materials with least band gap energy. The
smallest range in this group is 0.2-0.4 eV.
3. Conduction in metals is due to
a) Electrons only
b) Electrons and holes
c) Holes only
d) Applied electric field
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Conduction in metals is only due to majority carriers, which
are electrons. Electrons and holes are responsible for conduction in a
semiconductor.
4. Find the band gap energy when a light of wavelength 1240nm is incident
on it.
a) 1eV
b) 2eV
c) 3eV
d) 4eV
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The band gap energy in electron volt when wavelength is
given is, Eg = 1.24(�m)/? = 1.24 x 10-6/1240 x 10-9 = 1eV.
5. Alternating current measured in a transmission line will be
a) Peak value
b) Average value
c) RMS value
d) Zero
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The instantaneous current flowing in a transmission line,
when measured using an ammeter, will give RMS current value. This value
is 70.7% of the peak value. This is because, due to oscillations in AC,
it is not possible to measure peak value. Hence to normalise, we consider
current at any time in a line will be the RMS current.
6. The current in a metal at any frequency is due to
a) Conduction current
b) Displacement current
c) Both conduction and displacement current
d) Neither conduction nor displacement current
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: At any frequency, the current through the metal will be due
to conduction current. Only at high frequencies and when medium is air,
the conduction is due to displacement current. Thus in general the
current in metal is due to conduction current, which depends on the
mobility of the carriers.
7. For conductors, the free electrons will exist at
a) Valence band
b) Middle of valence and conduction band
c) Will not exist
d) Conduction band
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In conductors, the free electrons exist in the conduction
band. Since the band gap energy is very low, less energy is required to
transport the free electrons to the conduction band, as they are readily
available to conduct.
8. The current flowing through an insulating medium is called
a) Conduction
b) Convection
c) Radiation
d) Susceptibility
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A beam of electrons in a vacuum tube is called convection
current. It occurs when current flows through an insulating medium like
liquid, vacuum etc.
9. Find the conduction current density when conductivity of a material is
500 units and corresponding electric field is 2 units.
a) 500
b) 250
c) 1000
d) 2000
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The conduction current density is given by, J = sE
J = 500 X 2 = 1000 units.
10. Calculate the convection current when electron density of 200 units
is travelling at a speed of 12m/s.
a) 16.67
b) 2400
c) 2880
d) 0.06
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The convection current density is given by, J = ?eV
J = 200 X 12= 2400 units.
1. Coulomb is the unit of which quantity?
a) Field strength
b) Charge
c) Permittivity
d) Force
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The standard unit of charge is Coulomb. One coulomb is
defined as the 1 Newton of force applied on 1 unit of electric field.
2. Coulomb law is employed in
a) Electrostatics
b) Magnetostatics
c) Electromagnetics
d) Maxwell theory
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Coulomb law is applied to static charges. It states that
force between any two point charges is proportional to the product of the
charges and inversely proportional to square of the distance between
them. Thus it is employed in electrostatics.
3. Find the force between 2C and -1C separated by a distance 1m in air(in
newton).
a) 18 X 106
b) -18 X 106
c) 18 X 10-6
d) -18 X 10-6
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: F = q1q2/(4?eor2) = -2 X 9/(10-9 X 12) = -18 X 109.
4. Two charges 1C and -4C exists in air. What is the direction of force?
a) Away from 1C
b) Away from -4C
c) From 1C to -4C
d) From -4C to 1C
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Since the charges are unlike, the force will be attractive.
Thus the force directs from 1C to -4C.
5. Find the force of interaction between 60 stat coulomb and 37.5 stat
coulomb spaced 7.5cm apart in transformer oil(er=2.2) in 10-4 N,
a) 8.15
b) 5.18
c) 1.518
d) 1.815
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: 1 stat coulomb = 1/(3 X 109) C
F = (1.998 X 1.2488 X 10-16)/(4? X 8.854 X 10-12 X 2.2 X (7.5 X 10-2)2) =
1.815 X 10-4 N.
6. Find the force between two charges when they are brought in contact
and separated by 4cm apart, charges are 2nC and -1nC, in �N.
a) 1.44
b) 2.44
c) 1.404
d) 2.404
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Before the charges are brought into contact, F = 11.234 �N.
After charges are brought into contact and then separated, charge on each
sphere is, (q1 + q2)/2 = 0.5nC
On calculating the force with q1 = q2 = 0.5nC, F = 1.404�N.
7. The Coulomb law is an implication of which law?
a) Ampere law
b) Gauss law
c) Biot Savart law
d) Lenz law
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The Coulomb law can be formulated from the Gauss law, using
the divergence theorem. Thus it is an implication of Gauss law.
8. Two small diameter 10gm dielectric balls can slide freely on a
vertical channel. Each carry a negative charge of 1�C. Find the
separation between the balls if the lower ball is restrained from moving.
a) 0.5
b) 0.4
c) 0.3
d) 0.2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: F = mg = 10 X 10-3 X 9.81 = 9.81 X 10-2 N.
On calculating r by substituting charges, we get r = 0.3m.
9. A charge of 2 X 10-7 C is acted upon by a force of 0.1N. Determine the
distance to the other charge of 4.5 X 10-7 C, both the charges are in
vacuum.
a) 0.03
b) 0.05
c) 0.07
d) 0.09
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: F = q1q2/(4?eor2) , substituting q1, q2 and F, r2 =
q1q2/(4?eoF) =
We get r = 0.09m.
10. For a charge Q1, the effect of charge Q2 on Q1 will be,
a) F1 = F2
b) F1 = -F2
c) F1 = F2 = 0
d) F1 and F2 are not equal
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The force of two charges with respect with each other is
given by F1 and F2. Thus F1 + F2 = 0 and F1 = -F2.
Applications of Gauss Law 1. Gauss law can be used to compute which of
the following?
a) Permittivity
b) Permeability
c) Radius of Gaussian surface
d) Electric potential
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Gauss law relates the electric flux density and the charge
density. Thus it can be used to compute radius of the Gaussian surface.
Permittivity and permeability are constants for a particular material.
2. Three charged cylindrical sheets are present in three spaces with s =
5 at R = 2m, s = -2 at R = 4m and s = -3 at R = 5m. Find the flux density
at R = 1m.
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Since 1m does not enclose any cylinder (three Gaussian
surfaces of radius 2m, 4m, 5m exists), the charge density and charge
becomes zero according to Gauss law. Thus flux density is also zero.
5 at R = 2m, s = -2 at R = 4m and s = -3 at R = 5m. Find the flux density
at R = 3m.
a) 3
b) 10/3
c) 11/3
d) 4
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The radius is 3m, hence it will enclose one Gaussian
cylinder of R = 2m.
By Gauss law, ? = Q
D(2pRL) = s(2pRL), D(2p X 3) = s(2p X 2), Thus D = 10/3 units.
5 at R = 2m, s = -2 at R = 4m and s =-3 at R = 5m. Find the flux density
at R = 4.5m.
a) 4/4.5
b) 3/4.5
c) 2/4.5
d) 1/4.5
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The Gaussian cylinder of R = 4.5m encloses sum of charges of
two cylinders (R = 2m and R = 4m).
By Gauss law, ? = Q
D(2pRL) = s(2pRL), D(2p X 4.5) = Q1 + Q2 = s1(2p X 2) + s2(2p X 4), here
s1 = 5 and s2 = -2. We get D = 2/4.5 units. 5. Three charged cylindrical
sheets are present in three spaces with s = 5 at R = 2m, s = -2 at R = 4m
and s = -3 at R = 5m. Find the flux density at R = 6m.
a) 17/6
b) -17/6
c) 13/6
d) -13/6
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The radius R = 6m encloses all the three Gaussian cylinders.
By Gauss law, ? = Q
D(2pRL) = s(2pRL), D(2p X 6) = Q1 + Q2 + Q3 = s1(2p X 2) + s2(2p X 4) +
s3(2p X 5), here s1 = 5, s2 = -2 and s3 = -3. We get D = -13/6 units.
6. Gauss law can be evaluated in which coordinate system?
a) Cartesian
b) Cylinder
c) Spherical
d) Depends on the Gaussian surface
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The Gauss law exists for all materials. Depending on the
Gaussian surface of the material, we take the coordinate systems
accordingly. Suppose if the material is a coaxial cable, the Gaussian
surface is in the form of cylinder. Thus we take Cylinder/Circular
coordinate system.
7. Gauss law cannot be expressed in which of the following forms?
a) Differential
b) Integral
c) Point
d) Stokes theorem
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Gauss law can be expressed in differential or point form as,
Div (D)= ?v and in integral form as ?? D.ds = Q = ? . It is not possible
to express it using Stoke�s theorem.
8. The tangential component of electric field intensity is always
continuous at the interface. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Consider a dielectric-dielectric boundary, the electric
field intensity in both the surfaces will be Et1 = Et2, which implies
that the tangential component of electric field intensity is always
continuous at the boundary.
9. The normal component of the electric flux density is always
discontinuous at the interface. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In a dielectric-dielectric boundary, if a free surface
charge density exists at the interface, then the normal components of the
electric flux density are discontinuous at the boundary, which means Dn1
= Dn2.
10. With Gauss law as reference which of the following law can be
derived?
a) Ampere law
b) Faraday�s law
c) Coulomb�s law
d) Ohm�s law
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: From Gauss law, we can compute the electric flux density.
This in turn can be used to find electric field intensity. We know that F
= qE. Hence force can be computed. This gives the Coulomb�s law.
Ampere Law
1. The point form of Ampere law is given by
a) Curl(B) = I
b) Curl(D) = J
c) Curl(V) = I
d) Curl(H) = J
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Ampere law states that the line integral of H about any
closed path is exactly equal to the direct current enclosed by that path.
? H.dl = I The point form will be Curl (H) = J.
2. The Ampere law is based on which theorem?
a) Green�s theorem
b) Gauss divergence theorem
c) Stoke�s theorem
d) Maxwell theorem
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The proof of the Ampere�s circuital law is obtained from
Stoke�s theorem for H and J only.
3. Electric field will be maximum outside the conductor and magnetic
field will be maximum inside the conductor. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: At the conductor-free space boundary, electric field will be
maximum and magnetic field will be minimum. This implies electric field
is zero inside the conductor and increases as the radius increases and
the magnetic field is zero outside the conductor and decreases as it
approaches the conductor.
4. Find the magnetic flux density of a finite length conductor of radius
12cm and current 3A in air( in 10-6 order)
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The magnetic field intensity is given by H = I/2pr, where I
= 3A and r = 0.12. The magnetic flux density in air B = � H, where � = 4p
x 10-7.Thus B = 4p x 10-7 x 3/2p x 0.12 = 5x 10-6 units.
5. Calculate the magnetic field intensity due to a toroid of turns 50,
current 2A and radius 159mm.
a) 50
b) 75
c) 100
d) 200
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The magnetic field intensity is given by H = NI/2prm, where
N = 50, I = 2A and rm = 1/2p. Thus H = 50 x 2/2p x 0.159 = 100 units.
6. Find the magnetic field intensity due to an infinite sheet of current
5A and charge density of 12j units in the positive y direction and the z
component is above the sheet.
a) -6
b) 12k
c) 60
d) 6
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The magnetic field intensity when the normal component is
above the sheet is Hx = 0.5 K, where K = 12. Thus we get H = 0.5 x 12 = 6
units.
7. Find the magnetic field intensity due to an infinite sheet of current
5A and charge density of 12j units in the positive y direction and the z
component is below the sheet.
a) 6
b) 0
c) -6
d) 60k
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The magnetic intensity when the normal component is below
the sheet is Hy = -0.5 K, where K = 12.Thus we get H = -0.5 x 12 = -6
units.
8. Find the current density on the conductor surface when a magnetic
field H = 3cos x i + zcos x j A/m, for z>0 and zero, otherwise is applied
to a perfectly conducting surface in xy plane.
a) cos x i
b) �cos x i
c) cos x j
d) �cos x j
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: By Ampere law, Curl (H) = J. The curl of H will be i(-cos x)
� j(0) + k(-z sin x) = -cos x i � zsin x k. In the xy plane, z = 0. Thus
Curl(H) = J = -cos x i.
9. When the rotational path of the magnetic field intensity is zero, then
the current in the path will be
a) 1
b) 0
c) 8
d) 0.5
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: By Ampere law, Curl(H) = J. The rotational path of H is
zero, implies the curl of H is zero. This shows the current density J is
also zero. The current is the product of the current density and area,
which is also zero.
10. Find the magnetic field intensity when the current density is 0.5
units for an area up to 20 units.
a) 10
b) 5
c) 20
d) 40
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: We know that ? H.dl = I. By Stoke�s law, we can write
Curl(H) = J. In integral form, H = ? J.ds, where J = 0.5 and ds is
defined by 20 units. Thus H = 0.5 x 20 = 10 units.

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