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ENGINEERING ELECTROMAGNETICS (15EC36) QUESTION BANK DANKAN V GOWDA MTech., (Ph.D)
Module 1: Coulomb’s Law, Electric Field Intensity and Flux density

Experimental law of Coulomb, Electric field intensity, Field due to continuous volume charge
distribution, Field of a line charge, Electric flux density.
Topics:
Dankan V Gowda MTech.,(Ph.D)
1. Coulombs Law Assistant Professor, Dept. of E&CE
 Statement Email:dankan.ece@svcengg.com
 Vector form of Coulombs Law.
 Force due to N-number of point charges
2. Charge Distribution
 Point charge distribution
 Line charge density
 Surface charge density
 Volume charge density
3. Electric Field Intensity
 Definition
 Field due to point charge
 Field due to N-number of point charges
 Field due to infinite line charge.
 Field due to various charge distribution (point, line,surface,volume)
4. Electric Flux Density
 Definition of Electric Flux and its properties
 Definition of Electric Flux density
 Relationship b/w electric field intensity and electric flux
density.
 Flux density due to various charge distributions
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Topic-1 Dankan V Gowda MTech.,(Ph.D)

Assistant Professor, Dept. of E&CE
Coulombs Law Email:dankan.ece@svcengg.com
 Statement
 Vector form of Coulombs Law.
 Force due to N-number of point charges
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19 A point charge of Q1=2mC is Located in free space at P1(-3,7,-4) while Q2=5mC is at P2(2,4,-1).
Find F2 and F1 Ans: F2=1.59ax-0.957ay+0.957az N; F1= - F2
20 Find the Force on a 100μC charge at (0,0,3)m. if Four like charges of 20 μC are Located on the
x-axis and y-axis at . Ans: F = 1.728az N
21 Point charges of 50nC each are Located at A(1,0,0), B(-1,0,0), C(0,1,0), D(0,-1,0)m. Find the
total force on the charge at A. also Find the Electric Field Intensity at A.
22 Let Q1=3X10-4C at M(1,2,3) and a charge of Q2=-10-4C at N(2,0,5) in a Vaccum. Find
i. Force exerted on Q2 by Q1
ii. Force exerted on Q1 by Q2
23 A charge QA=-20μC is Located at A(-6,4,7) and a charge QB=50μC is at B(5,8,-2) in free space,
if the distance are given in meters, Find
i. RAB
ii. RAB
iii. Determine the vector force exerted on QA by QB.
24 Eight point charges of Q C each are Located at the corners of a cube of side length a , with one
charge at origin and with three nearest charges at (a,0,0), (0,a,0) and (0,0,a). Find an expression
for the total vector force on the charge at P(a,a,a) assuming free space.
25 Two point charges of 5 and -3 μC are placed along straight line 10m apart. Determine the
Location of third of a third charge of 4 μC such that it is subjected to no force.
26 Two point charges of Q1=100μC and Q2=10μC Located at Points (-1,1,-3)m and (3,1,0)m
respectively. Find the x, y and z components of the Force on Q1. What is the magnitude of the
total force?

27 Q1 and Q2 are the point charges located at (0,-4,3) and (0,1,1). If Q1 is . Find Q2 such that the
force on a test charge at (0,-3,4) has no Z-component.
Ans: -29.462nC
28 Two identical uniform line charges with = 75nC/m are Located in free space at x=0,
0.4m. what force per unit length does each line charge exert on other.
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29 A charge Q1=-20 is located at A(-6,4,6) and a charge Q2=50 C is located at B(5,8,-2) in free
space. Find the force exerted on Q2 by Q1 in vector form. EEE/Jan-2015
Ans:F2=-0.0346ax-0.0126ay+0.0252az N;
30 Four point charges each of 10 are placed in free space at the points (1,0,0), (-1,0,0), (0,1,0)
and (0,-1,0)m respectively. Determine the force on a point charge of 30 located at a point
(0,0,1)m.
Ans: F=3.81az N

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Charge Configuration
 Point charge distribution
 Line charge density
 Surface charge density
 Volume charge density
Ans: Q=-0.07853pC.
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Ans: a. Q= 82.1pC; b. r1= 4.24cm

4 The charge density varies with radius in a cylindrical coordinate systems as
within what distance from the Z-axis does half the total charge lie? Ans:
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Find the charge in the volume defined by m and . Ans:15.7C
6 A charge is distributed on x-axis of Cartesian system having a line charge density of 3x2 .
Find the total charge over the length of 10m. Ans: Q=1mC
7 Find the total charge inside a volume having volume charge density as
. The volume is defined between -2 Ans: Q=316.16C
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Electric Field Intensity
 Definition
 Field due to point charge
 Field due to N-number of point charges
 Field due to infinite line charge.
 Field due to various charge distribution (point,
line,surface,volume)
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Ans: E=108ax+144az
33 Find the E at P(1,1,1) caused by four identical 3nC charges located at P1(1,1,0),P2(-1,1,0),
P3(-1,-1,0) and P4(1,-1,0) .
34 A charge of -0.3μC is located at A(25, -30, 15) in cm and a second charge of 0.5μC is at
B(-10,8,12)cm.
Find E at
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39 Three point charges each of 5nC are located on the x-axis at x=-1, 0 and 1 m in free space. Find
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ii. Determine the value and location of the equivalent single point charge that would
produce the same field at very large distance.
iii. Determine E at x=5m using approximation of (ii)
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Ans: a. E= 57.6ay-28.8az V/m

b. E= 23ay-46az V/m
42 An infinite Uniform Line charge lies along the x-axis in free space, while point
charges of 8nC each are Located at (0,0,1) and (0,0,-1). Find
i. Find E at (2,3,-4)
ii. To what value should be changed to cause E to be zero at (0,0,3) ?
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44 On the line described by x=2m, y=-4m there is a uniform charge distribution of density
Determine the E at (-2,-1,4).
45 Two Uniform Line charge density lies in the x=0 plane at y= Find E at
(4,0,10)m
46 Two point charges of 20nC and -20nC are situated at (1,0,0)m and (0,1,0)m in free space.
Determine Electric Field Intensity at (0,0,1).
47 A uniform Line charge density , lies on the line x=-3, z=4m in space. Find E in
Cartesian components at i. origin ii. P(2,15,3) iii. Q( ).
Ans: i. E = 54ax-72az V/m ii. E = 77.55ax-31az V/m iii. E= 86.56ax-17.3az V/m
48 Sheet charge lies in y=10m plane in the form of infinite square sheet with a uniform charge density of
. Determine E at all the points.
Ans: i. if V/m ii. if V/m

iii. if V/m
49 A line charge of , lies along y-axis while surface charge densities of

and - exist on the plane Z=3 and Z=-4m respectively. Find E at P(1,7,-2).
Ans: E =7.19ax-14.3az V/m ; E =-5.64az V/m ; E =-5.64az V/m ; Enet =7.19ax-25.67az
50 Find E at P(1,5,2)m in free space if a point charge of is located at (0,0,1)m, the uniform line
charge density along x-axis and uniform sheet charge with over
the plane Z= -1m.
Ans: EQ =384.37ax+1921.8ay+384.3az V/m ; E ==557.8ay+223.14az V/m ;
E 1411.79az V/m ; Enet =384.37ax +2479.7ay+2019.31az V/m
51 The charge is distributed along the z-axis from Z= -5m to - , and Z= +5m to + with a charge
density of . find E at (2,0,0)m. also express the answer in cylindrical Co-
ordinate.
Ans: E= 12.87 ax V/m and Ecyl=13a V/m.
52 A line charge density is located in free space on the line y=1m and z=2m.
i. Find E at the point P(6,-1,3).
ii. What point charge Q should be Located at A(-3,4,1) to make y-component of total E
is zero at P.
Ans: i. E= -172.56 ay+86.28 az V/m; ii. Q= -4.4311
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53 Two infinite sheets of uniform charge densities are located at z= -5m and
y= -5m. Determine the uniform line charge density necessary to produce same value of E at
(4,2,2)m if the line charge is at y=0 and z=0m.
Ans: nC/m.
54 A line charge density is located along the line x=2, y=5m in free space.
i. Find E at P(1,3,-4)
ii. If the surface x=4m contains a uniform surface charge density of . At
what point in the z= 0 plane is total E=0 v/m?
Ans: i. E = -179.75 ax -359.51 ayV/m; E = -1016.489 ax V/m
ii.x=2.88,y=5, z=0 i.e (2.88,5,0)
55 Determine the E at a point A Located at a distance of 0.3m and 0.4m respectively from the
charges Q1 and Q2 spaced 0.5m apart. Q1 has charge of 1nC while Q2=0.8nC.
Ans:E=-99.7ax - 44.9ay V/m; V/m
56 Uniform line charge density of = 2 C/m placed along x-axis and sheet charges of 0.2
and 0.4 placed at y= plane. Find E at P(-1,-3,4)
57 A point charge of 6 C is located at (0,0,1)m the uniform line charge density of = 180nC/m is
along x-axis and uniform sheet charge with over the plane z= -1. Find the
combined electric field intensity at P(1,5,2) due to all the charges. EEE-J/J-2015
58 A point charge of Q1=25nC is located at P1(4,-2,7) and a Q2=60nC is at P2(-3,4,-2) in free space.
Find E at P3(1,2,3) EEE
59 Find the electric field intensity at a point (2,3,15)m due to a uniform line charge density of =
25nC/m is lies along x= -3m and y=4m in free space. EEE
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A charge distributed generates a radial electric field where a and b are
constants. Determine the total charge giving rise to this electric field. EEE
61 Find electric field intensity E at (0,0,5)m due to charge Q1 at (0,4,0)m and charge Q2 at (3,0,0)m.
the charges are Q1=0.35 and Q2=-0.55 respectively. Hence find the magnitude and direction
of E. EEE
62 Calculate the field intensity at a point (3,4,5) due to a charge of 5nC placed at (1,2,3).
Ans:E=2.16ax+2.16ay+2.16az V/m
63 Calculate the field intensity at a point on a sphere of radius 3m, if a positive charge of 2 is
placed at the origin of the sphere.
Ans:E=1.997ar kV/m
64 A charge of 1C is at (2,0,0). What charge must be placed at (-2,0,0) which will make y-
component of total E zero at the point (1,2,2)?
Ans: Q=-2.59C
66 Three equal charges of 1 each are located at the three corners of a square of 10cm side. Find
the Electric field intensity at the fourth vacant corner of the square.
Ans: E =-1216.5ax+1216.5ay V/m
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Electric Flux Density:
 Definition of Electric Flux and its properties

 Definition of Electric Flux density
 Relationship b/w flux electric field intensity and electric
flux density.
 Flux density due to various charge distributions
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7 Find i. Electric field intensity and ii. Electric Flux density at the origin due to Q1=0.35 at(0,4,0)m and Q2=-0.55
at (3,0,0)m
8 Find D in Cartesian co-ordinate system at point p(6,8,-10) due to
i. point charge of 40nC at the origin
ii. A uniform line charge density of 40 on the z-axis
iii. A uniform sheet charge density of 57.2 on the plane x=12m.
Ans: i. D = 6.7ax + 9.0ay-11.25az ; ii. D = 0.38ax + 0.5ay ;
iii. D = -28.6 ax
9 A point charge of 6 is located at the origin, a uniform line charge density of 180nC/m lies along x-axis and
uniform sheet of charge equal to 25n lies in the z=0 plane. Find
i. D at A(0,0,4) Ans: D=49.5 az nC/m2
ii. D at B(1,2,4) and Ans: D=4.96ax+12.7ay+38.07az nC/m2
iii. Total electric flux leaving the surface of the sphere of 4m radius centered at origin.
Ans: Q=8.69
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i. point charge of 30mC at the origin Assistant Professor, Dept. of E&CE
ii. A uniform line charge density of 40 on the z-axis
iii. A uniform sheet charge density of 57.2 on the plane x=9m.Email:dankan.ece@svcengg.com
Ans: i. D = 6.7ax + 9.0ay-11.25az ; ii. D = 0.38ax + 0.5ay ;
iii. D = -28.6 ax
11 Find D at (4,0,3) due to a point charge -15.734mC at (4,0,0) and a line charge 9.427mC/m along y-axis.
Ans: E=240ax+42az
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Part-A
Gauss’s law and Divergence: Gauss’ law, Divergence. Maxwell’s First equation
(Electrostatics), Vector Operator ▼ and divergence theorem.
Part-B
Energy, Potential and Conductors: Energy expended in moving a point charge in an
electric field, The line integral, Definition of potential difference and potential, The potential
field of point charge, Current and Current density, Continuity of current.
Part A
Topics: Email:dankan.ece@svcengg.com
1. Gauss’s Law
2. Vector operator and concept of Divergence & Divergence in all 3 co-ordinate systems
3. Maxwell’s First Equation(Electrostatics)[point form of Gauss’s Law]
4. Divergence Theorem
Part B
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5. Energy expended in moving a point charge in an electric field.

6. The line integral
7. Definition of potential difference and potential
8. The potential field of point charge
9. Current and Current density
10.Continuity of current
Miscellaneous Topics [out of syllabus]

11.Potential Gradient
12. The potential field of a system of charges,
13. Energy density in an electrostatic field.
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Part-A : Poisson’s and Laplace’s Equations
Derivation of Poisson’s and Laplace’s Equations, Uniqueness theorem, Examples of the

solution of Laplace’s equation.
Topics:
1. Derivation of Poisson’s and Laplace’s Equations.
 Poisson’s and Laplace’s Equations in all three co-ordinate Systems.
2. Uniqueness theorem
3. Applications: Examples of the solution of Laplace’s equation
Part-B : Steady Magnetic Field

Biot-Savart Law, Ampere’s circuital law, Curl, Stokes’ theorem, Magnetic flux and magnetic
flux density, Scalar and Vector Magnetic Potentials.
Topics:
1. Biot-Savart Law
 Magnetic Field Intensity due to Infinite Long Straight Filament
 Magnetic Field Intensity due to finite length Filament
 Magnetic Field Intensity on the axis of a Circular Loop.
2. Ampere’s circuital law
 Applications of Ampere’s Circuital Law
3. Concept of Curl + Curl in all three co-ordinate systems+Point form of Ampere’s Law
4. Stokes’ theorem
5. Magnetic flux and magnetic flux density
6. Scalar and Vector Magnetic Potentials
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solution of Laplace’s equation. Dankan V Gowda MTech.,(Ph.D)
Topics:
Topic1: Derivation of Poisson’s and Laplace’s Equations.

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solution of Laplace’s equation.
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Biot-Savart Law, Ampere’s circuital law, Curl, Stokes’ theorem, Magnetic flux and magnetic
flux density, Scalar and Vector Magnetic Potentials.
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1. Biot-Savart Law
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Module -4 Assistant Professor, Dept. of E&CE
Part-A : Magnetic Forces

Force on a moving charge, differential current elements, Force between differential current
elements.
Part-B: Magnetic Materials
Magnetization and permeability, Magnetic boundary conditions, Magnetic circuit, Potential
Energy and forces on magnetic materials.
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elements.
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1. Force on Moving charge or Lorentz force equation
2. Force on a differential current element
3. Force between differential current elements
 Magnetic Force between two current elements
 Force between two parallel conductors
Miscellaneous Topics:
4. Force and Torque on a closed circuit.
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Part-B : Magnetic Materials

Magnetization and permeability, Magnetic boundary conditions, Magnetic circuit, Potential
Energy and forces on magnetic materials.
Topics:
1. Concept of Magnetization and Permeability

2. Magnetic Boundary conditions
3. Magnetic Circuits
 Reluctance of a Magnetic circuits
 Comparison between electric and magnetic circuits
4. Reluctance in a series magnetic circuits
5. Potential Energy and Forces on Magnetic Materials.
Miscellaneous Topic:
6. Inductance and Mutual Inductance


elements.
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June/July 2016 EE

4.Miscellaneous Topics:
 Force and Torque on a closed circuit.
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Dec/Jan 2016
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06 –Dec/Jan 2008

Topics: Module 4 (PartB)

Miscellaneous Topic:
6. Inductance and Mutual Inductance
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 Inductance and Mutual Inductance
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Module -5 Assistant Professor, Dept. of E&CE
Part-A : Time-varying fields and Maxwell’s equations

Faraday’s law, displacement current, Maxwell’s equations in point form, Maxwell’s
equations in integral form.
Topics:
1. Faraday’s law+ Lenz’s law + Maxwell’s Equation from Faraday’s Law +
Transformer and Motional EMF
2. Inconsistency of Amperes Law (Modified Ampere’s Law) + Concept of Conduction and
displacement current and Current densities +Loss tangent and its importance
3. Maxwell’s equations in point form Maxwell’s equations in integral form.
1. Faraday’s law:
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20 If the Electric Field Intensity in free space is given in the rectangular Co-ordinates as
. Find the magnetic field Intensity using Faraday’s
Law
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and

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39a. A Conductor carries steady current of I amperes. The components of current density vector J
are Jx=2ax and Jy=2ay. Find the third component Jz. Derive any relation employed.
June-2006(10Marks)
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44a. Find within parallel plate capacitor where , A=0.01 the

capacitor volt is 100Sin(200 ) volts
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46 In a given lossy dielectric medium, conduction current density Jc =0.02Sin( ) A/m2 . Find
the displacement current density if and J/J-2012
47 Show that for a Sinusoidal varying field the conduction current and the displacement current
are always displaced by
48 Show that for a Sinusoidal varying field the conduction and the displacement current densities
are always displaced by
49 Show that the ratio of amplitude of conduction current density and displacement current density
is for an applied field assume
49a Show that ; and calculate its value for aluminum at frequency of 50Hz and 50MHz
given the Conductivity Jan-2009 (6M)

49b.
Wet marshy soil is characterized by =15 and frequencies 60Hz, 1M
Hz, 100M Hz, and 10G Hz indicate whether the soil may be considered, a dielectric or neither.
(10M)—June2012.
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56 The dry earth has a conductivity and a relative permittivity =4. Find the
frequency above which the conduction current dominates the displacement current.
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A/m. Satisfies Maxwell’s equation in a medium where
=
86 A certain material has conductivity and relative permeability . Make use of
Maxwell’s equations to find the following.
I. and II.
inside the material.

Module -5B: Electro-Magnetic Waves Dankan V Gowda MTech.,(Ph.D)

Part-B : Uniform Plane Wave

Wave propagation in free space and good conductors. Poynting’s theorem and wave power,
Skin Effect.
Topics:
1. Introduction to Electro-Magnetic Waves.
 Recap of Maxwell’s Equations in Free Space.
 Concept of Wave Motion.
 Concept of Wave Equation.
2. Definition of Plane Waves and Uniform Plane Waves.
3. Wave Propagation in Free Space/General Wave Equation in Free space + Solution of
Wave Equation in Free Space.
4. Wave Propagation in Good Conductors/ Wave Equation in Good Conducting medium
+ Solution of Wave Equation in Good Conducting Medium.
5. Wave Propagation in Good Dielectrics and Perfect dielectrics / Wave Equation in
Good Dielectrics and Perfect dielectric medium + its Solution.
6. Transverse nature of Electro-Magnetic Waves.
7. Relationship b/w and .
8. Characteristics of Medium/ General Definitions of:
 Propagation Constant ( )
 Attenuation Constant ( )
 Phase Constant ( )
 Wave Velocity (v)
 Wave Length (
 Intrinsic Impedance ( )
9. Wave Equation in Phasor form.
10. Expressions for v, and in
 Free Space
 Perfect Dielectrics
 Good Conductors and
 Good Dielectrics
11. Concept of Skin effect and Skin depth for Good Conductors.
12. Poynting’s theorem and wave power.
 State and Prove Poynting’s theorem
 Expression for wave power/ average Power density in Lossless and Lossy
medium
1. Polarization of Uniform Plane waves.
2. Brewster angle in Wave Propagation.
Topics:
1. Introduction to Electro-Magnetic Waves.
 Recap of Maxwell’s Equations in Free Space.
 Concept of Wave Motion.
 Concept of Wave Equation.
2. Definition of Plane Waves and Uniform Plane Waves.
3. Wave Propagation in Free Space/General Wave Equation in Free space + Solution of
Wave Equation in Free Space.
1. 02-DEC2010
02-DEC2008/Jan 2009
06-DEC2011/Jan 2012
10-DEC2011/Jan 2012
10-Jan 2013
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4. Wave Propagation in Good Conductors/ Wave Equation in Good Conducting medium +
Solution of Wave Equation in Good Conducting Medium.
4. 06-DEC2008/Jan 2009
06-DEC 2013/Jan 2014
06- June /July 2009
06 – Jan 2013
Obtain the Solution of Wave Equation in Conducting Medium.

Topic:
5. Wave Propagation in Good Dielectrics and Perfect dielectrics / Wave Equation in Good
Dielectrics and Perfect dielectric medium + its Solution.
5. 02-DEC2010
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Topic:
6. Transverse Nature of EM waves (TEM)/ Non Existence of field components along the
direction of wave propagation for a Uniform Plane Waves.
6. 02-DEC2010
02-DEC2008/Jan 2009
Prove that a Uniform plane wave travelling along x-direction has no x-component of E or H.
Topic:
7. Relationship b/w and .
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7a. A UPW with an Electric field Intensity equal to 1v/m is travelling in free space. Find the magnitude
associated Magnetic field.
7b. Show that Electric and Magnetic energy densities in a travelling Plane wave are Equal.
Topic:
8. Characteristics of Medium/ General Definitions of:
 Propagation Constant ( )
8.  Attenuation Constant ( )
 Phase Constant ( )
 Wave Velocity (v)
 Wave Length (
 Intrinsic Impedance ( )

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9. 9. Wave Equation in Phasor form.
Derive Wave Equation in Phasor form.
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 Free Space
 Perfect Dielectrics (loss less dielectrics)
 Good Conductors(Lossy dielectrics/medium) and
 Good Dielectrics (Low Loss dielectrics/medium)
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11. Concept of Skin effect and Skin depth for Good Conductors.
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1mm.
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35a. EE 10 –June/July 2016
36. If the electric field vector in free space is v/m. Find the following
at the point P(1,1.5,0.4) at t=8nsec.
37. A UPW x-direction in free space. Find the
38. The electric field of UPW is given by

Find
i.f in Hz ii. iii. direction of wave propagation iv. the associated Magnetic Field H

39. A 10G Hz UPW travelling in free space in ‘x’ direction has =1v/m. Find Magnetic field
associated and Propagation Constant.
40. Determine
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12. Poynting’s theorem and wave power.
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45. In free Space E(z,t)=50 Cos(wt- ) v/m. Find the average Power crossing a circular area of radius 2.5m in
the plane Z=constant.
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1. Polarization of Uniform Plane waves.
2. Brewster angle in Wave Propagation.

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ENGINEERING ELECTROMAGNETICS (15EC36)/15EE45 (4th sem

Module 1: Coulomb’s Law, Electric Field Intensity and Flux density

Dept. of E&CE., SVCE Page 1

Topic-1 Dankan V Gowda MTech.,(Ph.D)

06-DEC 2013/Jan 2014

Dept. of E&CE., SVCE Page 2

10 - June /July 2014

Dankan V Gowda MTech.,(Ph.D)

Dept. of E&CE., SVCE Page 3

Dankan V Gowda MTech.,(Ph.D)

Dept. of E&CE., SVCE Page 4

Ans: a. Q= 82.1pC; b. r1= 4.24cm

10-DEC 2013/Jan 2014

Dankan V Gowda MTech.,(Ph.D)

06 - June /July 2012

10 - June /July 2014

10 - June /July 2016

10 - June /July 2012

Ans: E= -180 ax +180ay V/m

02 - June /July 2012

02 - June /July 2011

02 - June /July 2012

06- June /July 2009

Ans: a. E= 57.6ay-28.8az V/m

Ans: i. if V/m ii. if V/m

49 A line charge of , lies along y-axis while surface charge densities of

Electric Flux Density:

 Definition of Electric Flux and its properties

02 - June /July 2010

5. Energy expended in moving a point charge in an electric field.

Miscellaneous Topics [out of syllabus]

06 - June /July 2012

02 - June /July 2010

Email:dankan.ece@svcengg.com 10-Dec/Jan 2015

10 - June /July 2015

06 - June /July 2012

02 - June /July 2012

2. Vector operator and concept of Divergence

06 - June /July 2016

06-DEC 2013/Jan 2014

02 - June /July 2012

10 - June /July 2015

10 - June /July 2014

24 Assistant Professor, Dept. of E&CE

5. Energy expended in moving a point charge in an electric field

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10-DEC 2013/Jan 2014

06 - June /July 2011

02 - June /July 2011

02 - June /July 2010

7. Definition of potential difference and potential

10 - June /July 2012

06- June /July 2009

9. Current and Current density

02 - June /July 2011

06 - June /July 2012

06- June /July 2009

10 - June /July 2015

10 - June /July 2014

Miscellaneous Topics(out of syllabus)

10- Jan 2013

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