Maxwell Law 1 - Electromagnetic Theory

Questions and Answers

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This set of Electromagnetic Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Maxwell Law 1”.

1. The first Maxwell law is based on which law?

a) Ampere law
 b) Faraday law
c) Lenz law
d) Faraday and Lenz law
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The first Maxwell equation states that Curl(E) = -dB/dt. It is based on the emf
concept. Thus it is derived from the Faraday and Lenz law.

2. The benefit of Maxwell equation is that

a) Any parameter can be calculated
 b) Antenna can be designed
c) Polarisation of the wave can be calculated
d) Transmission line constants can be found
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The Maxwell equation relates the parameters E, D, H, B. When one parameter is
known the other parameters can be b e easily calculated. In other words, it is used to relate an
electric field parameter with its equivalent magnetic field.

3. The correct sequence to find H, when D is given is

a) D-E-B-H
 b) D-B-E-H
c) It cannot be computed from the data given
d) D-H
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: There is no direct relation between D and H, so the option D-H is not possible.
Using the formula D = εE, the parameter E can be computed from D. By Maxwell equation,
Curl(E) = -dB/dt, the parameter B can be calculated. Using the formula B = μH, the parameter H
can be calculated. Thus the sequence is D-E-B-H.
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4. The curl of the electric field intensity is

a) Conservative
 b) Rotational
c) Divergent
d) Static
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Answer: b
Explanation: The curl of electric field intensity is Curl(E). From Maxwell law, the curl o f E is a
non-zero value. Thus E will be rotational.

5. Which of the following identities is always zero for static fields?

a) Grad(Curl V)
 b) Curl(Div V)
c) Div(Grad V)
d) Curl(Grad V)
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The curl of gradient of a vector is always zero. This is because the gradient of V is
E and the curl of E is zero for static fields.

6. Find the Maxwell first law value for the electric field intensity is given by A sin wt az
a) 0
 b) 1
c) -1
d) A
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The value of Maxwell first equation is Curl(E). The curl of E is zero. Thus for the
given field, the value of Maxwell equation is zero. Thus the field is irrotational.

7. Find the electric field applied on

o n a system with electrons having a velocity
veloci ty 5m/s subjected to a
magnetic flux of 3.6 units.
a) 15
 b) 18
c) 1.38
d) 0.72
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8. Which of the following relations holds good?

a) Bq = ILE
 b) E = ILBq
c) Eq = ILB
d) B = ILEq
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The force of a electrostatic field in given by F = Eq. The force on a conductor is
given by F = BIL. In the case when a charge exists on a conductor, both the forces can be
equated. Thus Eq = BIL is true.

9. When the Maxwell equation is expressed in frequency domain, then which substitution is
 possible?
a) d/dt = w/j
 b) d/dt = j/w
c) d/dt = jw
d) Expression in frequency domain is not possible
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The conversion of time to frequency domain in Maxwell equation is given by the
Fourier Transform. Differentiation in time gives jw in frequency domain. Thus d/dt = jw in
frequency domain.

10. Calculate the emf of a material having a flux linkage of 2t2 at time t = 1second.
a) 2
 b) 4
c) 8
d) 16
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The emf of a material is given by Vemf = -dλ/dt. On substituting λ = 2t2, the emf is
4t. At t = 1 sec, the emf will be 4 units.

11. Calculate the emf of a material having flux density 5sin t in an area of 0.5 units.
a) 2.5 sin t
 b) -2.5 cos t
c) -5 sin t
d) 5 cos t
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12. To find D from B, sequence followed will be

a) B-E-D
 b) B-H-D
c) E-H-D
d) E-B-D
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Using Maxwell equation, from B we can calculate E by Curl(E) = -dB /dt. From E,
D can be calculated by D = εE. Thus the sequence is B->E->D.

Maxwell Law 2 - Electromagnetic Theory

Questions and Answers - Sanfoundry
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This set of Electromagnetic Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Maxwell Law 2”.

1. Maxwell second equation is based on which law?

a) Ampere law
 b) Faraday law
c) Lenz law
d) Coulomb law
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The second Maxwell equation is based on Ampere law. It states that the field
intensity of a system is same as the current enclosed by it, i.e, Curl(H) = J.

2. The Maxwell second equation that is valid in any conductor is

a) Curl(H) = Jc
 b) Curl(E) = Jc
c) Curl(E) = Jd
d) Curl(H) = Jd
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: For conductors, the conductivity parameter σ is significant and only the conduction
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c) Curl(E) = Jd
d) Curl(E) = Jd
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: In dielectric medium conductivity σ will be zero. So the current density has only
the displacement current density. Thus the Maxwell equation will be Curl(H) = Jd.

4. Find the displacement current density of a material with flux density of 5sin t
a) 2.5cos t
 b) 2.5sin t
c) 5cos t
d) 5sin t
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The displacement current density is the d erivative of the flux density. Thus Jd =
dD/dt. Put D = 5sin t in the equation, we get Jd = 5cos t units.

5. Find the conduction current density of a material with conductivity 200units and electric field
1.5 units.
a) 150
 b) 30
c) 400/3
d) 300
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The conduction current density is given by Jc = σE, where σ = 200 and E = 1.5.
Thus we get, Jc = 200 x 1.5 = 300 units.

6. Calculate the conduction density of a material with resistivity of 0.02 units and electric
intensity of 12 units.
a) 300
 b) 600
c) 50
d) 120
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The conduction density is given by Jc = σE, where σ is the inverse of resistivity and
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c) Stokes theorem
d) It cannot be converted
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: To convert line integral to surface in tegral, i.e, in this case from line integral of H to
surface integral of J, we use the Stokes theorem. Thus the Maxwell second equation can be
written as ∫H.dl = ∫∫J.ds.

8. An implication of the continuity equation of conductors is given by

a) J = σ E
 b) J = E/σ
c) J = σ/E
d) J = jwEσ
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The continuity equation indicates the current density in conductors. This is the
 product of the conductivity of the conductor and the electric field subjected to it. Thus J = σE is
the implication of the continuity equation for conductors.

9. Find the equation of displacement current density in frequency domain.

a) Jd = jwεE
 b) Jd = jwεH
c) Jd = wεE/j
d) Jd = jεE/w
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The displacement current density is Jd = dD/dt. Since D = εE and in frequency
domain d/dt = jw, thus we get Jd = jwεE.

10. The total current density is given as 0.5i + j –  1.5k units. Find the curl of the magnetic field
intensity.
a) 0.5i –  0.5j + 0.5k
 b) 0.5i + j -1.5k
c) i –  j + k
d) i + j –  k
View Answer

Answer: b
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 b) 1
c) Jc
d) ∞
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The DC field refers to zero frequency. The conduction current is independent of the
frequency, whereas the displacement current density is dependent on the frequency, i.e, Jd =
 jwεE. Thus at DC field, the displacement current density will be zero.

12. Both the conduction and displacement current densities coexist in which medium?
a) Only conductors in air
 b) Only dielectrics in air
c) Conductors placed in any dielectric medium
d) Both the densities can never coexist
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Conduction density exists only for good conductors and displacement density is for
dielectrics in any medium at high frequency. Thus both coexist when a conductor is placed in a
dielectric medium.

Electromagnetic Theory Questions and Answers  – Maxwell Law 3

This set of Electromagnetic Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Maxwell Law 3”.
1. The charge density of a electrostatic field is given by
a) Curl of E
b) Divergence of E
c) Curl of D
d) Divergence of D
View Answer 

 Answer: d
Explanation: From the Gauss law for electric field, the volume charge density is the divergence of
the electric flux density of the field. Thus Div(D) = ρv.

2. In the medium of free space, the divergence of the electric flux density will be
a) 1
b) 0
c) -1
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possible in mere air medium. By gauss law, since the charge density is same as the divergence of
D, the Div(D) in air/free space will be zero.

3. In a medium other than air, the electric flux density will be

a) Solenoidal
b) Curl free
c) Irrotational
d) Divergent
View Answer 

 Answer: d
Explanation: In any medium other than the air, the conduction is possible, due to the charge carriers.
Thus charge density is also non-zero. We can write from Gauss law that Div(D) is non-zero. When
the divergence is said to be non-zero, the field is not solenoidal or called as divergent field.

4. For a solenoidal field, the surface integral of D will be,

a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer 

 Answer: a
Explanation: For a solenoidal field, the divergence will be zero. By divergence theorem, the surface
integral of D and the volume integral of Div(D) is same. So as the Div(D) is zero for a solenoidal
field, the surface integral of D is also zero.

5. In a dipole, the Gauss theorem value will be

a) 1
b) 0
c) -1
d) 2
View Answer 

 Answer: b
Explanation: The Gauss theorem for an electric field is given by Div(D)= ρ. In a dipole only static
charge exists and the divergence will be zero. Thus the Gauss theorem value for the dipole will be
zero.

6. Find the electric flux density of a material whose charge density is given by 12 units in a volume
region of 0.5 units.
a) 12
b) 24
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 Answer: c
Explanation: By Gauss law, Div(D) = ρv. To get D, integrate the charge density given. Thus D = ∫ρv
dv, where ρv = 12 and ∫dv = 0.5. We get, D = 12 x 0.5 = 6 units.

7. From the Gauss law for electric field, we can compute which of the following parameters?
a) B
b) H
c) E
d) A
View Answer 

 Answer: c
Explanation: From the Gauss law for electric field, we can find the electric flux density directly. On
substituting, D= ε E, the electric field intensity can be calculated.

8. The charge density of a system with the position vector as electric flux density is
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer 

 Answer: d
Explanation: The divergence of the electric flux density is the charge density. For a position vector xi
+ yj + zk, the divergence will be 1 + 1 + 1 = 3. Thus by Gauss law, the charge density is also 3.

9. The sequence for finding E when charge density is given is

a) E-D-ρv
b) E-B-ρv
c) E-H-ρv
d) E-V-ρv
View Answer 

 Answer: a
Explanation: From the given charge density ρv, we can compute the electric flux density by Gauss
law. Since, D = εE, the electric field intensity can also be computed.  Thus the sequence is E-D- ρv.

10. The Gauss law employs which theorem for the calculation of charge density?
a) Green theorem
b) Stokes theorem
c) Gauss theorem
d) Maxwell equation
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Maxwell Law 4 - Electromagnetic Theory

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This set of Electromagnetic Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Maxwell Law 4”.

1. Which quantity is solenoidal in the electromagnetic theory?

a) Electric field intensity
 b) Electric flux density
c) Magnetic field intensity
d) Magnetic flux density
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The divergence of the magnetic flux density is zero. This is the Maxwell fourth
equation. As the divergence is zero, the quantity will be solenoidal or divergent less.

2. Which equation will be true, if the medium is considered to be air?

a) Curl(H) = 0
 b) Div(H) = 0
c) Grad(H) = 0
d) Div(H) = 1
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: From the Gauss law for magnetic field, the divergence of the magnetic flux density
is zero. Also B = μH. Thus divergence of H is also zero, i.e, Div(H) = 0 is true .
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c) Dielectric
d) All cases
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The Gauss law for magnetic field states that the divergence of B is always zero.
This is valid for all cases like free space, di electric medium etc.

5. The sequence for finding H from E is

a) E-B-H
 b) E-V-H
c) E-D-H
d) E-A-H
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: From E, we can compute B using the Maxwell first law. Using B, the pa rameter H
can be found since B = μH. Thus the sequence is E-B-H is true.

6. The reason for non existence of magnetic monopoles is

a) The magnetic field cannot be split
 b) Due to permeability
c) Due to magnetization
d) Due to magnetostriction
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Practically monopoles do not exist, due to the connection between north and south
 poles. But theoretically, they exist. The reason for their non- existence practically is that, the
magnetic field confined to two poles cannot be split or confined to a single pole.
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 b) No
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: When dielectric breakdown occurs, the material loses its dielectric property and
 becomes a conductor. When it is subjected to a magnetic field, north and south flux lines
coexists, giving magnetic force. Thus there exists magnetic dipole. Suppose if the conductor is
 broken into very small pieces, still there exist a magnetic dipole in every broken part. In other
words, when a piece is broken into half, there cannot exist a north pole in one half and a south
 pole in the other. Thus monopoles never exist.

9. Which equation will hold good for a magnetic material?

a) Line integral of H is zero
 b) Surface integral of H is zero
c) Line integral of B is zero
d) Surface integral of B is zero
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: We know that the divergence of B is zero. From Stokes theorem, the surface
integral of B is equal to the volume integral of divergence of B. Thus surface integral of B is also
zero.

10. The dipole formation in a magnet is due to

a) Interaction between the north and south poles together
 b) Interaction between the north pole with the air
c) Interaction between the south pole with the air
d) Interaction of north and south pole separately with air
View Answer

Answer: a
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 Answer: c
Explanation: The emf induced in a material with flux linkage is given by Vemf = - dλ/dt. On
substituting λ= 3.5t 2, we get emf = -7t. At time t = 2sec, the emf will be -14 units.

2. Find the emf induced in a coil of 60 turns with a flux rate of 3 units.
a) -60
b) -180
c) 60
d) 180
View Answer 

 Answer: b
Explanation: The emf induced is the product of the turns and the flux rate. Thus Vemf = - Ndφ/dt. On
substituting N = 60 and dφ/dt = 3, we get emf as -60 x 3 = -180 units.

3. Find the electric field intensity of a charge 2.5C with a force of 3N.
a) -7.5
b) 7.5
c) 2.5/3
d) 3/2.5
View Answer 

 Answer: d
Explanation: The electric field intensity is the electric force per unit charge. It is given by E = F/q. On
substituting F = 2.5 and q = 3, we get E = 3/2.5 units.

4. The electric field intensity of a field with velocity 10m/s and flux density of 2.8 units is
a) 0.28
b) 28
c) 280
d) 10/2.8
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6. Which of the following relations is correct?

a) MMF = ∫ B.dl
b) MMF = ∫ H.dl
c) EMF = ∫ E.dl
d) EMF = ∫ D.dl
View Answer 

 Answer: c
Explanation: The emf induced in a material is given by the line integral of the electric field intensity.
Thus EMF = ∫ E.dl is the correct relation.

7. For static fields, the curl of E will be

a) Rotational
b) Irrotational
c) Solenoidal
d) Divergent
View Answer 

 Answer: b
Explanation: For static fields, the charges will be constant and the field is constant. Thus curl of the
electric field intensity will be zero. This implies the field is irrotational.

8. The line integral of which parameter is zero for static fields?

a) E
b) H
c) D
d) B
View Answer 

 Answer: a
Explanation: The field is irrotational for static fields. Thus curl of E is zero. From Stokes theorem, the
line integral of E is same as the surface integral of the curl of E. Since it is zero, the line integral of E
will also be zero.
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b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer 

 Answer: d
Explanation: The Gauss law for electric field states that the divergence of the electric flux density is
the charge density. Thus Div(D) = ρ. For D as a position vector, the divergence of the position vector
D will be always 3. Thus the charge density is also 3.

Electromagnetic Theory Quiz Online -

Sanfoundry
 by staff10

This set of Electromagnetic Theory online quiz focuses on “Maxwell Law in Time Varying
Fields”.

1. Find the curl of E when B is given as 15t.

a) 15
 b) -15
c) 7.5
d) -7.5
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: From Maxwell first law, we get Curl of E as the negative derivative of B with
respect to time. Thus Curl(E) = -dB/dt. On substituting B= 15t an d differentiating, Curl(E) = -15
units.
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c) B
d) H
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The divergence of the magnetic flux density is always zero. By Stokes theorem, the
surface integral of B is same as the volume integral of the divergence of B. Thus the surface
integral of B is also zero.

4. Harmonic electromagnetic fields refer to fields varying sinusoidally with respect to time. State
True/False.
a) True
 b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Fields that varying sinusoidally with respect to time are called as harmonic fields.
An example for harmonic fields is A sin wt.

5. When electric potential is null, then the electric field intensity will be
a) 0
 b) 1
c) dA/dt
d) – dA/dt
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The electric field intensity is given by E = -Grad(V)- dA/dt, where V is the electric
 potential and A is the magnetic vector potential. When V is zero, then E = -dA/dt.

6. The gradient of the magnetic vector potential can be expressed as

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d) 0.25
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The time constant of capacitor is given by T = RC, where R = 4×106 and C = 2×10-
6
. Thus T = 4×106 x2x10-6 = 8 seconds.

8. Which components exist in an electromagnetic wave?

a) Only E
 b) Only H
c) Both E and H
d) Neither E or H
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: In an electromagnetic wave, the electric and magnetic components coexist. They
 propagate perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation in space.

9. The propagation of the electromagnetic waves can be illustrated by

a) Faraday law
 b) Ampere law
c) Flemming rule
d) Coulomb law
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: By Flemming’s rule, when the thumb and the middle finger represent the inputs
(say current and field respectively), then the fore finger represents the output (force, in this case).
The EM propagation can be illustrated by this rule.

10. Which one of the following laws will not contribute to the Maxwell’s equations?
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 by staff10

This set of Electromagnetic Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Loss Tangent”.

1. The loss tangent refers to the

a) Power due to propagation in conductor to that in dielectric
 b) Power loss
c) Current loss
d) Charge loss
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The loss tangent is the tangent a ngle formed by the plot of conduction current
density vs displacement current density. It is the ratio of Jc b y Jd. It represents the loss of power
due to propagation in a dielectric, when compared to that in a conductor.

2. Calculate the conduction current density when the resistivity of a material with an electric
field of 5 units is 4.5 units.
a) 22.5
 b) 4.5/5
c) 5/4.5
d) 9.5
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The conduction current density is the product of the conductivity and the electric
field. The resistivity is the reciprocal of the conductivity. Thus the required formula is Jc = σ E =
E/ρ = 5/4.5 units.

3. At high frequencies, which parameter is significant?

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c) 5
d) 10
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Answer: b
Explanation: The loss tangent is the ratio of Jc by Jd. On substituting for Jc = 5 and Jd = 10, the
loss tangent, tan δ = 5/10 = 0.5. It is to be noted that it is tangent angle, so that the maxima and
minima lies between 1 and -1 respectively.

5. The loss tangent is also referred to as

a) Attenuation
 b) Propagation
c) Dissipation factor
d) Polarization
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Answer: c
Explanation: The loss tangent is the measure of the loss of power due to propagation in a
dielectric, when compared to that in a conductor. Hence it is also referred to as dissipation factor.

6. The loss tangent of a wave propagation with an intrinsic angle of 20 degree is

a) Tan 20
 b) Tan 40
c) Tan 60
d) Tan 80
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Answer: b
Explanation: The angle of the loss tangent δ is twice the intrinsic angle θn. Thus tan δ = tan 2θn
= tan 2(20) = tan 40.
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c) 45
d) 90
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Answer: c
Explanation: The loss tangent is tan δ, where δ is the loss angle. Given that loss tangent tan δ = 1.
Thus we get δ = tan-1(1) = 450.

9. The complex permittivity is given by 2-j. Find the loss tangent.

a) 1/2
 b) -1/2
c) 2
d) -2
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Answer: a
Explanation: The loss tangent for a given complex permittivity of ε = ε’ –  jε’’ is given by tan δ =
ε’’/ ε’. Thus the loss tangent is 1/2.

10. The intrinsic angle of the wave with a loss angle of 60 is

a) 120