QUESTION BANK

SUB: ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (3140912)

CLASS: BE-2 SEM-4 DIV-A & B

CHAPTER:1
Review of Vector Analysis

Q: **Co
Questions Marks *Level
No mapping
1. Describe cylindrical coordinate system in brief. 3 U 1
2. Explain Spherical coordinate system in brief. Also write
the equations of differential length, differential surfaces 3 U 1
and differential volume elements
3. Define unit vectors of Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical
4 R 1
coordinate systems.
4. Convert cylindrical coordinate system in brief. Also write
the equations of differential length, differential surfaces 7 U 1
and differential volume elements.
5. Calculate the vector 4ax- 2ay- 4 az into spherical
7 N 1
coordinates at a point P(x = -2, y = -3, z =4). 0
6. Describe spherical co-ordinate system and give
relationship between Cartesian and spherical co-ordinate 7 R 1
system.
7. Obtain the Spherical co-ordinates of 10 at the point P(x
7 N 1
= 2, y = 3, z = 4)
8. Identify dot product and cross product of two vectors with
4 R 1
their one application.
9. Explain how dot product and cross product of vectors is
3 U 1
carried out
10. Points A(r = 100, θ = 900 , Φ = 0) and B = (r = 100, θ =
900 , Φ = 50 ) are located on the surface of a 100m radius
sphere (i) Evaluate their separation using a path on the
7 E 1
spherical surface? (ii) What is separation using a straight
line path? Give the answer up to four decimal places after
the decimal point.
11. Given points A (x = 2 , y = 3, z = -1) and B ( x=4, y=-500 7 N 1
 ,z=2). Calculate a unit vector in Cylindrical coordinate
(a)At point B directed towards point A (b) At point A
directed towards point B
12. Write the Applications of Dot Product. 3 A 1
13. Draw the figure for the orthogonal system which has its
second coordinate is angle made by cone and z- axis.
7 A 1
Transform the co-ordinates of this system in to Cartesian
co-ordinate
14. A triangle is defined by the three points A (2,-5, 1), B (-3,
2, 4), and C (0, 3, 1) Analyze: (a) cross product between
7 N 1
RBC and RBA ; (b) The area of the triangle; (c) A unit
vector perpendicular to the in which the triangle located.
15. List the Applications of Cross Product. 3 R
16. Explain Cartesian co-ordinate system along with the
equations of differential length, differential surfaces and 7 U 1
differential volume elements.
17. The given points are A (x = 2, y = 3, z = -1) and B (r = 4,
θ = 25ᵒ, ϕ = 120ᵒ). Formulate (i) Spherical co-ordinates of
7 C 1
A (ii) Cartesian co-ordinates of B and (iii) Distance from
A to B.
18. Given points M(-1,2,1), N(3,-3,0) and P(-2,-3,-4).
Calculate a) RMN b) RMN+RMP c) d) aMP e) 7 N 1

19. The three vertices of a triangle are located at A(6,-1,2),

B(-2,3,-4) and C(-3,1,5). Evaluate a) RAB b) RAC c) the 7 E 1
angle at vertex A d) the vector projection of RAB on RAC.
20. Solve the rectangular coordinates of the point C (4.4, -
3 A 1
115,2)
21. Solve the cylindrical coordinates of the point D(-3.1,2.6,-
7 A 1
3).
22. Evaluate to cylindrical coordinates.
a) F= 10 ax -8ay+6az at point P(10,-8,6) 7 E 1
b) G=(2x+y)ax-(y-4x) ay at point Q(z)
23. Calculate the following vectors to spherical coordinates at
the points given.
a) 10 ax at P (-3,2,4) 7 A 1
0
b) 10 ay at Q (5,30 ,4)
c) 10 az at M (4,1100,1200)
24. Consider the object shown in figure. Calculate
a) Length BC
b) Length CD
c) Surface Area ABCD 7 N 1
d) Surface Area ABO
e) Surface Area AOFD
f) Volume ABDCFO
25. The open surfaces  = 2.0 m and  = 4.0 m, z = 3.0
m and z = 5.0 m, and  = 200 and  = 600 identify a
7 R 1
closed surface. Find a) the enclosed volume, b) the
total area of the enclosed surface.

* Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate

and C: Create (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)

** CO 1: Apply vector calculus to electric and potential fields due to various charge
distributions
 QUESTION BANK

SUB: ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (3140912)

CLASS: BE-2 SEM-4 DIV-A & B

CHAPTER:2
Static Electric Fields

Q: **Co
Questions Marks *Level
No mapping
1. Define Coulomb’s law. 3 R 1
2. Evaluate the expression for electric field due to infinite 4
E 1
surface charge distribution in free space.
3. An infinite uniform line charge having line charge 7
density of ρL = 30 nC/m placed at y = 3, z = 5. Calculate A 1
the total electric field intensity at (5,6,1).
4. Point charges of 120 nC are located at A(0,0,1) and 7
B(0,0,-1) in free space. Find (1) Find E at (0.5,0,0) (2)
R 1
What single charge at origin would provide the identical
field strength.
5. State and prove the Gauss’s law. Also write limitations 3
E 2
of Gauss’s law
6. Express Maxwell’s first equation as applied to 4
C 2
electrostatics, using Gauss’s law
7. Calculate the divergence of G at P(2,-3,4) if G = (a) x ax 7
A 2
+ y ay+ z az (b) ρ aρ (c) r ar (d) 6r2sinθar + 2 r2cosθaθ
8. Develop equation for flux density due to infinite line 7
A 2
charge using Gauss’s law
9. Inspect divergence D at the origin if D = e-x sin y ax- e -x 4
N 2
cos y ay + 2z az
10. A co-axial conducting cylinder has charge density of ρs 7
on the outer surface of the inner cylinder. Use Gauss’
law to determine ‘D’ in all the regions. Assume that E 2
inner cylinder has radius of ‘a’ metres and outer cylinder
has radius of ‘b’ metres
11. Explain electric dipole. Derive the expression for E at 4
U 2
any distant point from dipole
 12. Explain concept of electric potential difference 3 U 1
13. Explain Physical meaning of divergence and state it’s 7
E 2
properties.
14. Two uniform line charges of density = 4nc/m lie on 7
the x=0 plane and = ±4 are parallel to Z-axis. Solve E A 2
at (4,0,10) m
15. Analyze the expression for potential difference due to 7
N 1
infinite line charge.
16. State and Explain various types of charge distribution 4
U 1
with mathematical equation.
17. Prove relation between current density and Volume 7
E 2
charge Density
18. Define potential difference and potential gradient. Also 7
Establish relation between Electrical field and potential R 1
gradient.
19. An Electrical potential is given by = 60 sin 2 v. 7
E 1
Evaluate V and E at spherical coordinate P (3, 60°, 25° )
20. Explain magnetic dipole moment. 3 U 2
21. Prove the expression for E at point P on the axis of 7
charged circular ring, carrying a charge uniformly along E 2
its circumference with line charge density
22. What net flux crosses the closed surface which contains 4
charge distribution in the form of a plane disc of radius R 2
4m in z=0 plane with ρs = sin2Φ/2ρ
23. A co-axial conducting cylinder has charge density of ρs 7
on the outer surface of the inner cylinder. Use Gauss’
law to construct ‘D’ in all the regions. Assume that inner C 2
cylinder has radius of ‘a’ metres and outer cylinder has
radius of ‘b’ metres
24. An infinite uniform line charge having line charge 7
density of ρL = 200 nC/m placed on the z-axis. C 2
Formuate the total electric field intensity at (6, 8, 3) m.
* Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate
and C: Create (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)

** CO 1: Apply vector calculus to electric and potential fields due to various charge
distributions

** CO 2: Compute potential, Electric fields, Electric flux density, Capacitance using

Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations
 QUESTION BANK

SUB: ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (3140912)

CLASS: BE-2 SEM-4 DIV-A & B

CHAPTER:3
Conductors, Dielectrics and Capacitance

Q: **Co
Questions Marks *Level
No mapping
1. Explain phenomenon of polarization 4 U 2
2. A dielectric-free space interface has the equation 3 +
2 + = 12 .The origin side of the interface has r1 = 7 R 2
3.0 1=2 +5 v/m. Find 2 .
3. Develop examples of different capacitor configuration 3 A 2
4. Determine boundary condition between two perfect
7 E 2
Dielectrics
5. Discuss properties of dielectric materials and define
4 C 2
Dielectric strength.
6. Evaluate Continuity equation of current also explain
7 E 2
relaxation time.
7. Analyze the relation between I and J and explain
continuity equation of steady electric current in integral 7 N 2
form and point form.
8. Explain and derive the boundary condition for a
7 U 2
dielectric- dielectric interface.
9. Explain boundary condition for a dielectric material. 4 E 2
10. Find the total current in a circular conductor of radius 4
mm if the current density varies according to J=(104/ ρ ) 4 R 2
A/m2.
11. Assume that an electron beam carries a total current of
-500 µA in the az direction, and has a current density Jz
that is not a function of ρ or Φ in the region 0≤ ρ≤10-4 m
3 A 2
is zero for ρ>10-4 m. If the electron velocities are given
by Vz=8*107 z m/s, calculate ρv at ρ=0 and 1) z=1 mm
2) z=2 cm 3) z=1m
12. Examine the magnitude of the electric field intensity in a 4 N 2
 sample of silver having σ = 6.17 *10-7 mho/m and
2µe=0.0056 m2/V-s if A) the drift density is 1 mm/s. B)
the current density is 107 A/m2. C) the sample is a cube,
3 mm on a side, carrying a total current of 80 A. D) the
sample is a cube, 3 mm on a side, having a potential
difference of 0.5 m v between opposite faces.
13. Two conducting spherical shells have radii a=3 cm, and
b=6 cm. The interior is a perfect dielectric for which
∈r=8. A) Solve C B) a portion of the dielectric is now 7 A 2
removed so that ∈r=1, 0< Φ< Π/2, and ∈r =8, Π/2<
Φ<2 Π.

* Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate

and C: Create (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)

** CO 2: Compute potential, Electric fields, Electric flux density, Capacitance using

Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations
 QUESTION BANK

SUB: ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (3140912)

CLASS: BE-2 SEM-4 DIV-A & B

CHAPTER:4
Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations

Q: **Co
Questions Marks *Level
No mapping
1. Solve Poisson’s and Laplace’s equation. 3 A 2
2. State and explain Ampere’s circuital law. 4 U 2
3. Let 1( , , ∅) = 6 r and 2( , , ∅) = 3. Examine
4 N 2
weather 1,2 satisfied Laplace’s equation.
2 3
4. If a potential = + Inspect ‘A’ So that
4 N 2
Laplace’s equation is satisfied
5. Write Poisson’s and Laplace equation. also state use of
4 R 2
this equation and uniqueness theorem
6. Given point C (5,-2, 3) and D (4,-1, 2) and current
element IdL =10-4 (4,-3, 1) Am at point C, which 4 E 2
produce a field dH at point D .Calculate | |.
7. At a potential V= 2x 3 3
and ∈=∈0. Given point
P(1,3,-1). Find V at point P. Also Solve if V satisfies 4 C 2
Laplace equation.
8. State and prove uniqueness theorem. 7 E 2

* Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate

and C: Create (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)

** CO 2: Compute potential, Electric fields, Electric flux density, Capacitance using

Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations
 QUESTION BANK

SUB: ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (3140912)

CLASS: BE-2 SEM-4 DIV-A & B

CHAPTER:5
Steady Magnetic Fields

Q: **Co
Questions Marks *Level
No mapping
1. State and explain Biot Savart’s law 3 U 3
2. Define the physical significance of the term: Curl of a
4 R 3
vector.
3. Explain Stoke’s theorem with its mathematics
7 E 3
expression.
4. Distinguish between steady magnetic field and time
3 N 3
varying magnetic field.
2 2
5. A circular loop located on + =9, Z=0 carries a
direct current of 10 A along ∅ .Determine at (0,0,4) 4 E 3
and (0,0,-4)
6. Construct the Expression for field intensity H at the
centre of a circular carrying current I, using Biot-Savart 7 A 3
law
7. State and explain Ampere circuital law. 4 U 3
8. Inspect the magnetic flux density at the centre o of
square sides equal to 5 m and carrying 10 amperes of 7 N 3
current.
9. Evaluate the expression curl H=J. 7 E 3
10. Solve the magnetic field intensity at a point P(z) due
to an infinitely long straight filament carrying a current I 7 A 3
in the positive z direction.
11. An H due to a current source is given by
H=ycos(2x) ax +(y+ex)az. Examine the current density 3 N 3
at origin.
12. If the magnetic field H= 100 sin Ө aӨ A/m in spherical 4 A 3
 coordinates. Determine J at (10, Π/2, 0).
13. If the current density J= 1/ r2 (cos Ө ar + sin Ө aӨ ),
Measure the current passing through a sphere of radius 3 E 3
1.0 m.
14. An infinite long straight filament is placed along z axis
through which current of 1 A is passing. Estimate the 7 C 3
magnetic field intensity at point Q (3,-2,6)
15. What is the magnetic field, H in Cartesian coordinates
4 R 3
due to Z-directed current element? Find J if I=2 A.

* Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate

and C: Create (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)

** CO 3: Derive forces and torques in magnetic fields, forces due to current carrying
conductors and their inter-relationship with magnetic field
 QUESTION BANK

SUB: ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (3140912)

CLASS: BE-2 SEM-4 DIV-A & B

CHAPTER:6
Magnetic forces, materials and inductance

**Co
Q: No Questions Marks *Level
mapping
1. Classify magnetic materials. 4 R 3
2. State and Explain Lorentz force equation on charged
7 U 3
particles
3. A copper conductor having a 0.8 mm diameter and length
2 cm carries a current of 20 A. Analyze Current density,
7 N 3
Electrical Field Intensity, voltage drop and resistance for
2 cm length. Take conductivity of copper is 5.8× 107 S/m.
4. Explain force between two differential current elements. 7 U 3
5. Obtain the expression for force on a current carrying
7 N 3
element placed in a magnetic field
6. What are the applications of Lorentz Force Equation? 3 R 3
7. Write a short note on magnetic materials. 4 R 3
8. What is inductance? Explain self inductance and mutual
3 R 3
inductances.
9. A negative point charge Q= - 40 nC, is moving with a
velocity of 6*106 m/s in a direction specified by the unit
vector av=-0.48 ax -0.6 ay + 0.64 az. Determine the
7 E 3
magnitude of the vector force exerted on the moving
particle by the field. A) B=2ax -3ay +5azMt. B) E=2ax -3ay
+5az kV/m. C) B and E acting together.
10. A loop of wire is constructed of three segments
connecting (0,0,0) to (0.6,0,0) to (0.4,1,0.7) to (0, 0, 0). A
current of 8 mA is in the ax direction in the first segment.
7 A 3
Given a uniform magnetic field B=0.2ax -0.1ay +0.2az T,
Solve A) the total force on the loop B) the torque on the
loop about an origin at (0,0,0)
 QUESTION BANK

SUB: ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (3140912)

CLASS: BE-2 SEM-4 DIV-A & B

CHAPTER:7
Time varying fields and Maxwell’s equations

*Co
Q: No Questions Marks *Level
mapping
1. State Maxwell’s equation in point form and integral
4 U 4
form for static electromagnetic field.
2. Define displacement current and current density. 4 R 4
3. What is the Significance of displacement current? 3 A 4
4. Analyze Maxwell’s equations for Static fields.
Explain how they are modified for time varying
electric and magnetic fields. Derive the time varying N 4
7
Maxwell’s equation for curl of H and also mention its
physical significance.
5. Explain how electromagnetic fields are represented in
3 E 4
phasor form?

* Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate

and C: Create (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)

** CO 4: Analyze Maxwell’s equation in different forms (point and integral) for diverse
engineering problems.