Code No: RR211002 Set No.

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II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY
( Common to Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering and Electronics &
Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Calculate the electric field intensity that will be just sufficient to balance the
gravitational force of an electron. [8M]
(b) Determine the charge that produces an electric field strength of 40 volts per
cm, at a distance of 30cm in vaccum. [8M]
2. (a) What are the matching boundary conditions at the interface between two
dissimilar dielectric media for electric field intensity and electric flux den-
sity?Derive the relations. [8M]
(b) Obtain an expression for the capacitance of unit length of an infinite coaxial
transmission line in terms of the dimensions and ε0 . [8M]
3. Find the magnetic field intensity due to the presence of a finite straight filament
conductor carrying current I using Ampere’s Law for current element: Hence es-
tablish the relations for semi-infinite and infinite wires. [16M]
4. (a) What are the different ways to produce an emf in a conducting loop? [4M]
(b) Let µ = 10−5 H/m, ε = 4 ×10−9 F/m, and σ = 0, and ρv = 0. Find k if the
following pair of fields satisfy Maxwell’s equations.
D = 6 ax - 2y ay + 2z az nC/m2 , H = kx ax + 10y ay - 25z az A/m [6M]
(c) A current sheet, K = 9ay A/m, is located at z = 0, the interface between
region 1, z < 0, with µr1 = 4, and region 2, z > 0, µr2 = 3. Given that H2 =
14.5 ax + 8az A/m, find H1 . [6M]
5. (a) Starting from the Maxwell’s curl equations, derive the wave equation in Elec-
tric field for free space. [6M]
(b) Given a non-magnetic material having εr = 2.35, σ = 104 mhos/m., find the
loss tangent, attenuation, phase factor and intrinsic impedance at 2.5 MHz.
[10M]
6. (a) What is the loss tangent of a medium? Derive an expression for the same in
terms of medium constants. [8M]
(b) Compute the phase velocity, attenuation, propagation constant and intrinsic
impedance for a 1 MHz plane wave in a large copper with µr = 1, εr = 1, σ
= 5.87 × 107 mhos/m. [8M]
7. (a) A wave is incident at an arbitrary angle on a perfect conductor. Derive ex-
pressions for reflected fields under parallel polarization. [10M]

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(b) Show that the field existing in the second medium under conditions of total
Internal reflections is a non-uniform plane wave and slow wave. [6M]

8. (a) Discuss the significance and applications of Poynting Theorem. [8M]

(b) Explain the utility of Poynting vector. If the peak poynting vector in free
space is 10w/m2 find the amplitudes of electric and magnetic fields. [8M]

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Code No: RR211002 Set No. 2
II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY
( Common to Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering and Electronics &
Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Show that in an electrostatic field, electric field intensity E and electrostatic
potential V are related as E=−∇V. [8M]
(b) Three equal positive charges are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle
with a side of ‘d’ meters. Determine the magnitude and direction of the electric
field at the point bisecting each side of the equilateral triangle. [8M]

2. Obtain an expression for the capacitance of a co-axial cylinder of diameters d1 and

d2 and length l.In a concentric cable condenser, the diameter of the inner and outer
cylinders are 3mm and 10mm, respectively. If relative permittivity of the insulator
is 3, find its capacity per meter. [16M]

3. (a) An infinite conductor carries a current of 2A in the Z direction . Find the

magnitude of the force on 1m length of the conductor , if the field in which
the conductor is placed is given as B = ( 0.1 ûx - 0.2 ûy ) Tesla. [12M]
(b) Explain why ∇. B = 0 ? [4M]

4. (a) Given in free space, E = E0 cos (ωt- βz) ax and B = (E0 /η) cos (ωt- βz) ay .
Determine η in terms of ω, µ0 , ε0 so that the fields satisfy all the Maxwell’s
equations. [6M]
(b) State and prove the boundary conditions on the normal component of time
varying D-field at the surface of discontinuity. [6M]
(c) Given H = 300 cos(3 × 108 t -y) az A/m in free space, find the emf developed
in the closed square path having corners at (0, 0, 0), (1, 0, 0), (1, 1, 0), and
(0, 1, 0). [4M]

5. (a) Starting from the general expression for the propagation constant γ in terms
of the medium constants, find the attenuation α and phase factor β. [6M]
(b) A uniform plane wave is propagating through a non-magnetic medium. De-
termine the relative dielectric constant of the medium if [10M]
i. the intrinsic impedance is 220 Ohms
ii. the wavelength at 10 GHz is 1.5 cm.

6. (a) Explain how materials are classified depending on relaxation time. [6M]
(b) A large copper conductor µr = 1, εr = 1, σ = 5.87 × 106 mhos/m. supports
a 50 Hz plane wave . compute α, β, η, λ and phase velocity of propagation.

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[10M]

7. (a) A plane wave is normally incident from air to the surface of dielectric medium.
Show that a partial standing wave is formed in air. [8M]
(b) Reflection of an incident plane wave from the surface of a certain dielectric
material of effectively infinite depth is seen produce a standing wave ratio of
2 in air. The face of the dielectric is an electric field minimum. Find the
dielectric constant of the material. [8M]

8. (a) For a plane wave with E = 4 sin (2π ×107 t - 0.8 x)az V/m. Determine the
time average power carried by the wave. [8M]
(b) Using Poynting theorem find the expression for power flow in a co axial cable
. [8M]

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Code No: RR211002 Set No. 3
II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY
( Common to Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering and Electronics &
Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Show that in an electrostatic field, electric field intensity E and electrostatic
potential V are related as E=−∇V. [8M]
(b) Three equal positive charges are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle
with a side of ‘d’ meters. Determine the magnitude and direction of the electric
field at the point bisecting each side of the equilateral triangle. [8M]

2. (a) Show that the displacement current in the dielectric of a parallel plate capac-
itor is equal to the conduction current in the leads. [8M]
(b) Investigate the vector magnetic potential for the infinite, straight, current
element L in free space. [8M]

3. A single turn circular coil of 50m diameter carries a current of 28×10−4 A. Deter-
mine the magnetic field intensity H at a point on the axis of the coil and 100m
away from the coil. The relative permeability of free space surrounding the coil is
unity and also derive the formula employed. [16M]

4. (a) Given E = Em sin(ωt -βz)ay in free space, find D, B and H. [8M]

(b) A current sheet K= (8/µ0) ay (A/m), at x = 0 separates region 1, x < 0 and
µr1 = 3, from region 2, x > 0 and µr2 = 1. Given H1 = (10/µ0 ) (ay + az )
A/m find H2 . [8M]

5. (a) Define intrinsic impedance of free space? [4M]

(b) Obtain expression for α and β in terms of primary constants of the medium?
[12M]

6. (a) Show that a linearly polarized wave can be obtained as the superposition of
two circularly polarized waves rotating in opposite directions but at the same
angular rate. [8M]
(b) Sea water at a frequency of 5 x 108 Hz has µr = 1, εr = 81, σ = 4.5 mhos/m.
Find the ratio of conduction current density to displacement current density
at this frequency. [8M]

7. Explain the phenomenon of reflection by a perfect dielectric under obtique incidence

with parallel polarization. Obtain the Brewstar angle for this case. [16M]

8. (a) A uniform plane wave with wave length 3cm in free space is normally incident
on fiber glass (σ = o, εr = 4.9). [8M]

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i. What thickness of glass will produce no reflections
ii. What percentage of the incident power will be transmitted through the
fiber glass if the frequency is reduced by 10%.
(b) The poynting vector is given by 300cos(3×108 t-z) az (w/m2 ). Find the average
power crossing [8M]
i. 1m2 of the z = 0 plane
ii. 1m2 of the plane defined by points (0,0,0),(0,4,0)and(3,0,2).

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Code No: RR211002 Set No. 4
II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY
( Common to Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering and Electronics &
Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Distinguish between potential and potential gradient. Explain why in the
analysis of electrostatic fields, it is simpler to use electric potential that electric
field strength. [10M]
(b) State and explain conservative property of electric field. [6M]

2. (a) A parallel plate capacitor consists of two plates each 30cm×30cm spaced 2
mm apart two dielectrics each 1mm thick having relative permittivities of 3
and 5. If the potential difference between the plates is 5000V, Calculate the
voltage gradient in each dielectric. [10M]
(b) A parallel plate capacitor is composed of thin metal sheets 25cm×25cm with
glass as dielectric 6.25mm thick in between with relative dielectric constant=6.
Find the capacitance. [6M]

3. (a) Define and establish Ampere’s circuital Law for magnetostatic fields. [6M]
(b) State and prove Stoke’s theorem. [10M]

4. (a) In a nonmagnetic medium, E = 50cos(109 t - 8x) ay + 40sin (109 t - 8x) az

V/m, find the dielectric constant εr and the corresponding H. [8M]
(b) A conducting bar can slide freely over two conducting parallel rails. While
Sliding, the bar always makes 900 with the rails. The starting end of the first
rail is at (0, 0, 0) and the rail aligns with y-axis. The starting end of the
second rail is located at (0.06m, 0, 0). The starting ends of these to rails are
connected by a straight conducting wire. The velocity of the sliding bar v =
20 ay m/s.
Rails, connecting wire, sliding bar make a rectangular loop in the xy-plane.Calculate
the induce the e.m.f as a function a of time in the loop due to magnetic flux
density B = 0.004 cos(106 t - y) az Tesla. [8M]

5. (a) Starting from the Maxwell’s curl equations, derive the wave equation in Mag-
netic field for free space. [6M]
(b) A plane wave with frequency f = 16 GHz travels in a distilled water with µr =
1, εr = 50, σ = 20 mhos/m. Calculate the propagation constant, attenuation,
phase factor and intrinsic impedance. [10M]

6. (a) Explain EM wave propagation in a lossless medium. [6M]

(b) In a sinusoidal travelling wave define the terms [10M]

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i. phase velocity
ii. Phase-shift constant
iii. Wave length

7. (a) Derive the expression for reflection coefficients for perpendicular polarization
of plane waves obligates incident on a dielectric. [8M]
(b) A plane wave in air strikes a sheet of polystyrene at an angle of 30o with
polarization parallel to the y-z plane of incidence. The maximum electric field
intensity is 50 µV/m at a frequency of 300 MHz. [8M]
i. Calculate the maximum values of transmitted and reflected fields.
ii. Determine the angle of refraction.

8. (a) Discuss the significance and applications of Poynting Theorem. [8M]

(b) Explain the utility of Poynting vector. If the peak poynting vector in free
space is 10w/m2 find the amplitudes of electric and magnetic fields. [8M]

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