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PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY
BENGALURU

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
TEST – 1 (Online Edhitch platform)

Sem & AY: Even Sem 2020-21 Date: 26.02.2021

Course Code: EEE 204 Time: 3 pm to 4 pm
Course Name: Electromagnetic Theory Max Marks: 30
Program & Sem: B. Tech (EEE/ECE) & IV Weightage: 15%

Instructions:
(i) Read the question properly and answer accordingly.
(ii) Scientific and non-programmable calculators are permitted.

Part A (Memory Recall Questions)

Answer any Five questions. Each question carries two mark. (5Qx2M=10M)

1. The Del operator, written ∇, is the vector differential operator. The operator is
very useful in defining the gradient of a scalar, divergence of a vector, curl of a
vector and Laplacian of a scalar. Which of the following is zero?

[CO1, Knowledge]
a. gradient of divergence c. divergence of divergence
b. gradient of curl d. curl of curl
Ans: D

2. Stoke's theorem states that the circulation of a vector field A around a (closed)
path is equal to the surface integral of the curl of A over the open surface S bounded
by L. The following equation shows that the conversion of stokes theorem
[CO1, Knowledge]

a. Surface to line integral c. Surface to volume integral

b. Volume to line integral d. none of the above
Ans: A
 3. Coulomb's law deals with the force a point charge exerts on another point charge.
By a point charge we mean a charge that is located on a body whose dimensions are
much smaller than other relevant dimensions. Point charges Q1 = 1 nC and Q2 = 2 nC
are at a distance apart. Which of the following statements are incorrect? [CO1,
Knowledge]
a. The force on Q1 is repulsive
b. The force on Q2 is the same in magnitude as that on Q1.
c. As the distance between them decreases, the force on Q1 increases linearly
d. The force on Q2 is along the line joining them.
Ans: C
4. Vector quantities include velocity, force, displacement, and electric field intensity.
To distinguish between a scalar and a vector it is customary to represent a vector by a
letter with an arrow on top of it, or by a letter in boldface type such as A and B.
Another class of physical quantities is called _______, of which scalars and vectors
are special cases. [CO1, Knowledge]

a. Sensors
b. Tensors
c. Spencers
d. Tensers

Ans: B

5. In order to describe the spatial variations of the quantities, we must be able to

define all points uniquely in space in a suitable manner. This requires using an
appropriate coordinate system. The circular cylindrical coordinate system is very
convenient whenever we are dealing with problems having cylindrical symmetry. A
point P in cylindrical coordinates is represented as (ƍ, Ø, Z). Ø is the
[CO1, Knowledge]

a. azimuthal angle
b. azimuthel angle
c. azumuthal angle
d. azumuthel angle
Ans: A

6. For practical reasons, it is expedient to introduce a single operator which is the

composite of gradient and divergence operators. The Laplacian of a scalar field V is
the divergence of the gradient of V but in case of Laplacian of a vector field A, it is
expressed as [CO1, Knowledge]

a. Gradient of the divergence of A plus the curl of the curl of A.

b. Gradient of the divergence of A minus the curl of the curl of A.
 c. divergence of A minus the curl of the curl of A
d. Divergence of Gradient of A minus the curl of the curl of A.

Ans: B
7. Using Gauss’s law, the net electric flux passing through a closed surface is
equal to the charge enclosed. The electric field strength at distant point, P, due
to a point charge, +q, located at the origin, is 100 μ V/m. The point charge +q
will induce a charge – q on the surface of metal sheet sphere. If the point
charge is now enclosed by a perfectly conducting metal sheet sphere whose
center is at the origin, then the electric field strength at the point, P, outside the
sphere, becomes
a. Zero b. -100µV/m c. -100µV/m d. 50µ V/m
8. An electrostatic field is said to be conservative when the closed line integral of
the field is zero. An electrostatic is said to be conservative when [CO1,
Knowledge]

a. The divergence of the field is equal to zero

b. The curl of the field is equal to zero
c. The curl of the field is not equal to zero
d. The divergence of the field is not equal to zero

9. The electric field intensity at a point situated 4 metres from a point charge is 200
N/C. If the distance is reduced to 2 metres, the field intensity will be
[CO1, Knowledge]

a. 400 N/C
b. 600 N/C
c. 800 N/C
d. 1200 N/C
10. In order to describe the spatial variations of the quantities, we must be able to
define all points uniquely in space in a suitable manner. This requires using an
appropriate coordinate system. The circular cylindrical coordinate system is very
convenient whenever we are dealing with problems having cylindrical symmetry. A
point P in cylindrical coordinates is represented as (ƍ, Ø, Z). ƍ is the [CO1,
Knowledge]

a. Distance from the origin to surface with respect to y axis making an angle Ø
b. Distance from the origin to surface with respect to x axis making an angle
Ø
c. Distance from the origin to surface with respect to z axis making an angle Ø
d. Distance from the origin to surface with respect to z axis making an angle θ
 Ans: B

Part B (Thought Provoking Questions)

Answer any four questions. Each question carries three marks. (4Qx3M=12M)

1. The potential V at any point is the potential difference between that point and
chosen point at which the potential is zero. A potential field is given by V =
3(x^2)y – yz . Which of the following is not true? [CO1, comprehension]
a. At point (1, 0, - 1), V and E vanish.
b. The equipotential surface V = - 8 passes through point P(2, -1,4).
c. The electric field at P is 12ax - 8ay - az V/m.
d. All of the above
Ans: a
2. A vector field is uniquely characterized by its divergence and curl. Neither the
divergence nor curl of a vector field is sufficient to completely describe the field.
All vector fields can be classified in terms of their vanishing or non-vanishing
divergence or curl. Given field
A = 3(x^2) yz ax + (x^3) z ay + (x^3y - 2z) az, it can be said that A is
a. Divergence less
b. Solenoid
c. Rotational
d. Conservative [CO1, comprehension]

Ans: D

3. The flux due to the electric field E can be calculated using the general
definition of flux in electric field. For practical reasons, however, this quantity is
not usually considered as the most useful flux in electrostatics. The vector field D
is called the electric flux density and is measured in coulombs per square meter.
Given that D = Z ƍ cos^2 (Ø) az C/m2, calculate the charge density at (1, Π/4, 3)
in C/m3 [CO1, comprehension]
 a. 0
b. 0.5
c. 1
d. 1.5

Ans: B

4. The procedure for applying Gauss's law to calculate the electric field involves first
knowing whether symmetry exists. Once symmetric charge distribution exists, we
construct a mathematical closed surface (known as a Gaussian surface). The surface is
chosen such that D is normal or tangential to the Gaussian surface. When D is normal to
the surface, D • dS = D dS because D is constant on the surface. When D is tangential to
the surface, D • dS = 0. For an uniformly charged sphere of Radius a, the electric flux
density D will (Consider r as the radius of the spherical Gaussian surface).
[CO1, comprehension]

a. Increase with r for r<=a

b. Decrease with r for r<=a
c. Both a and b are possible
d. Increase with r for r>=a
Ans: A

5. The electromagnetic force is one of the four fundamental forces. The electric
force acts between all charged particles, whether or not they're moving. The
magnetic force acts between moving charged particles. This means that every
charged particle gives off an electric field, whether or not it's moving. Force is
experienced by a unit positive charge when placed at a point in an electric field.
This force is called as Electric field intensity. The lines of force due to charged
particles are
[CO1, comprehension]

a. always straight
b. always curved
c. sometimes curved
d. none of the above
Ans B
6. Gauss's law makes it possible to find the distribution of electric charge: The
charge in any given region of the conductor can be deduced by integrating the
electric field to find the flux through a small box whose sides are perpendicular to
the conductor's surface and by noting that the electric field is perpendicular. Thus
Gauss states that, the net outward normal electric flux through any closed surface
is proportional to the total electric charge enclosed within that closed surface.
Which means The net electric flux passing through any closed surface is εo1 times,
the total charge q present inside it. Mathematically, Φ=εo1⋅q. Thus Gauss law
cannot be used to find which of the following quantity?
[CO1, comprehension]

a. Electric field intensity

b. Electric flux density
c. Charge
d. Permittivity
Ans D

7. The procedure for applying Gauss's law to calculate the electric field involves first
knowing whether symmetry exists. Once symmetric charge distribution exists, we
construct a mathematical closed surface (known as a Gaussian surface). The surface is
chosen such that D is normal or tangential to the Gaussian surface. When D is normal to
the surface, D • dS = D dS because D is constant on the surface. When D is tangential to
the surface, D • dS = 0. For determining the flux density at any point due to infinite sheet
charge of density ƍs, the Gaussian surface considered is a rectangular box which has two
faces at the top and bottom and it is cut symmetrically by the the sheet of charge. If A is
the area of the faces and D is the flux density, then the flux coming out of the top face of
the rectangular box is
[CO1, comprehension]

a. D*A
b. 2*D*A
c. 3*D*A
d. 0.5*D*A
Ans: A

8. Gauss's law provides an easy means of finding E or D for symmetrical charge

distributions such as a point charge, an infinite line charge, an infinite cylindrical
surface charge, and a spherical distribution of charge. A continuous charge
distribution has rectangular symmetry if it depends only on x (or y or z),
cylindrical symmetry if it depends only on p, or spherical symmetry if it depends
only on r (independent of θ and Ø). Determine the electric flux density at a point
(4, 0, 3) due to a transmission line of charge density 3Π mC/m along the direction
of the y axis
[CO1, comprehension]

a. 0.24ax + 0.19az mC/m2

b. 0.25ax + 0.18az mC/m2
c. 0.24ax + 0.18az mC/m2
d. 0.24ax + 0.16az mC/m2
Ans C

Part C (Problem Solving Questions)

Answer any two questions. Each question carries four marks. (2Qx4M=8M)

1.Electric flux density is a measure of the strength of an electric field generated by

a free electric charge, corresponding to the number of electric lines of force
passing through a given area. The electric flux density, D, is then equal to the
electric flux emanating from the charge, q, divided by the area of the sphere.
Coulombs per square meter; where the area is perpendicular to the lines of flux.
(One coulomb is equal to the magnitude of charge of 6.25 X 1018 electrons.). A
Point charge of 30 nC is located at the origin while plane y=3 carries charge
10nC/m3. Find D at (0, 4, 3)
[CO1, comprehension]

a. 4.076ay + 0.0573az nc/m2

b. 5.076ay + 0.0573az nc/m2
c. 5.436ay + 0.0573az nc/m2
d. Zero
Ans: B

2. Gauss's law is an alternative statement of Coulomb's law; proper application of the

divergence theorem to Coulomb's law results in Gauss's law. It states that the electric flux
through any closed surface is equal to the total charge enclosed by that surface. In free
space, D = 2(y^2)ax + 4xyay - az mC/m^2. Is given in region of l < x < 2, l < y < 2 , - 1 <
z < 4. Identify the following fundamental quantities which are associated with electric
fields can be computed [CO1, comprehension]
a. Flux, force, charge, potential
b. Charge density, charge, Flux
c. Charge, charge density, flux, electric field
 d. Charge, potential, electric field ,force
Ans: C

3. Coulomb's law is an experimental law formulated in 1785 by the French colonel,

Charles Augustin de Coulomb. It deals with the force a point charge exerts on another
point charge. It states that the force between two point charges (Q1 and Q2) is along
the line joining them, directly proportional to the product Q1 and Q2 of the charges,
inversely proportional to the square of the distance R between them. Point charges 5 nC
and -2 nC are located at (2,0,4) and (-3,0, 5), respectively. Determine the force on a 1-
nC point charge located at (1, —3, 7). [CO1,
comprehension]

a. -1.004ax - 1.284ay + 1.4az nN

b. -2.004ax - 1.284ay + 1.4az nN
c. -1.004ax - 2.284ay + 1.4az nN
d. -1.004ax - 1.284ay + 1.4az nN

Ans A

4. A point or vector can be represented in any curvilinear coordinate system,

which may be orthogonal or nonorthogonal. Examples of orthogonal coordinate systems
include the Cartesian (or rectangular), the circular cylindrical, the spherical, the elliptic
cylindrical, the parabolic cylindrical, the conical, the prolate spheroidal, the oblate
spheroidal, and the ellipsoidal. Given point P(—2, 6, 3), express P in cylindrical and
spherical coordinates. [CO1, comprehension]

a. P(6.32, 110.43°, 3), P(7, 64.62°, 108.43°)

b. P(6.32, 108.43°, 3), P(7, 68.62°, 108.43°)
c. P(6.32, 108.43°, 5), P(7, 64.62°, 108.43°)
d. P(6.32, 108.43°, 3), P(7, 64.62°, 108.43°)

Ans D

P = 10x2y + 8y3z