Question 1

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

Mass

Charge

Potential

Electric field
Question 2
Consider a position vector of a point P is P = ax + 2ay + 2az in a space having (0,0,0) as reference, what is
the position vector of the same point if reference is shifted to Q(1,1,1)?

ay + az

−ay − az

2ay + 2az

dax + 2ay + 2az

Question 3
Determine the electrostatic force acting on an electron moving due to a net force of (10ax + 20ay) × 10−30 in
a space with gravitation:

(10ax + 10.9ay) × 10−30

(10ax − 10.9ay) × 10−30

(−10ax − 10.9ay) × 10−30

none of the above.

Question 4
Work done in moving an electron for a distance of 10cm along positive and negative x -directions in an
electric field of 10ax V/m is

−1.6 × 10−19J and 1.6 × 10−19J

1.6 × 10−19J and -1.6 × 10−19J

−1.6 × 10−21J and 1.6 × 10−21J

d1.6 × 10−21J and -1.6 × 10−21J

Question 5
If A = ax + 2ay, B = 2ay and C forms a right handed system, determine the unit vector along C:

2ax − ay

az

−az

d-2ax + ay
Question 6
Determine the component of B = ax − 2ay + az along A = ax − 3ay

7ax − 21ay

−7ax + 21ay

d21
Question 7
Determine the angle subtended by the unit vector along the resultant of A = ax − 3ay, B = ax − 2ay + az and
C = ay + az with x − axis

60°

70°

66°

d90°
Question 8
The angle subtended by the area of a plane containing vectors A = ax − 3ay, B = ax + ay + az with negative
y − axis is

79°

85°

75°

d70°
Question 9
Volume of the parallelepiped formed by the vectors A = ax − ay, B = ax − 2ay + az and C = ay + az
 2

20

12ax

d20ax
Question 1
Electromagnetic field theory deals directly with

Electric field theory E

Magnetic field vector H

Both a & b

Voltage V & current I vectors

Question 2
Use spherical coordinate system to find the area of the strip α ≤ θ ≤ β on the spherical shell of radius 'a'

2− a (cosα − cosβ)

2− a2 (cosα − cosβ)

Zero
Question 3
Field in the region describes the variation of a quantity in the region as a

Mathematical function

Graphical Sketch

Both a and b

None of these
Question 4
Surfaces ρ = 2 & z = 2 intersect in cylindrical coordinates in

An infinite plane
 a semi finite plane

a cylinder

a circle
Question 5
Space variables involved in electromagnetic field theory are

One

Two

Three

Four
Question 6
The use of vector analysis in electromagnetic field theory

Saves time & provides economy of thought

Gives a clear understanding of physics laws

Mathematical analysis becomes easier

all of these
Question 7
A point is represented in Cartesian coordinate as P (2, 6, 3), the radial component ρ in cylindrical
coordinate will be

Less than γ in spherical coordinates

greater than γ in spherical coordinates

equal to γ in spherical coordinates

unrelated to γ in spherical coordinates

Question 8
A point is represented in Cartesian coordinate as P (-4, 8, 2), the azimuthal component φ in cylindrical
coordinates will be

Less than φ in spherical coordinates

 Greater than φ in spherical coordinates

Equal to φ in spherical coordinates

Unrelated to azimuthal component φ in spherical coordinates

Question 9
For a vector D = zax + (x + y)ay, the z component of the vector in cylindrical coordinates will be

zcosφ + (x + y)sinφ

−zsinφ + (x + y)cosφ

zero
Question 10
Let a point in spherical & cylindrical coordinates be represented as (γ, θ, φ) & (ρ, φ, z), respectively. The
radial component ρ in cylindrical coordinates is related to spherical component as

γsinφ

γcosφ

γsinθ

γcosθ
Question 11
An example of an orthogonal coordinate system is

Elliptic cylindrical

Parabolic Cylindrical

Oblate cylindrical

All of them
Question 1
A field A = 3x2yzax + 3x2zay + (x2y − 2z)az can be termed as

Harmonic

Divergence less

solenoidal

Rotational
Question 2
A differential volume formed in a cylindrical coordinate system is

dρdz

ρdρ dφ

ρdρ dφdz

all of these
Question 3
For a conservative field A, which one of the following is not true:

Curl of A is zero

Potential difference between any two arbitrary points is zero

It is gradient of a scalar potential

The work done in a closed path inside the field is zero

Question 4
The curl of vector field A = ρzsinφaρ + 3ρz2 cosφ aφ at point (5, 90°, 1) is

12aφ

6 ρU

5aφ
Question 5
A theorem that relates a surface integral with a volume integral is called
 Stokes's theorem

Gauss divergence theorem

Carnot's theorem

Maximum power transfer theorem

Question 6
vectors R are

Parallel

perpendicular

at angle 880

unrelated
Question 7

For a vector A the magnitude of is ____ to the magnitude of

Greater than

Less than

Equal to

Unrelated
Question 8
The gradient of field f = y2x + xyz is

y(y + z)ax + x(2y + z)ay + xyaz

y(2x + z)ax + x(x + y)ay + xyaz

y2ax + 2yxay + xyaz

Question 9
If u F= ∇v, where uv are scalar fields & F is vector field, then F.∇ × F=?

Zero
 (∇v.∇)v/u

not defined
Question 10
If the divergence of a vector G is zero then

The vector G can be expressed as the gradient of a scalar φ

G can be expressed as CURL of a vector F

∫G . dl = 0

None of the above

Question 11
Which vector is perpendicular to the plane containing the three points P (2, 1, 5), Q (-1, 3, 4), and R (3, 0,
6)?

2ax − ay + az

ax − 2ay + az

2ax + 3ay + az

ax + 2ay + az
Question 12
The flux of D = ρ2cos2φaρ + 3sin−a&phi over the closed surface of the cylinder 0 ≤ z < 3, ρ = 3 is

324

81−

81

64−
Question 13
Apply Stokes's Theorem to evaluate ∫c(ydx + zdy + xdz) where C is the curve of intersection
of x2 y2 + z2 & z + y = a

−−a2/√2
 −−a2/2

−−a2/2√2

−2−a2/3
Question 14
Which of the following is zero?

grad div A

div grad V

div curl A

curl curl A
Question 15
∫∫(∇ × Pds where P is a vector, is equal to

∫P . dl

∫∇ × ∇ × P . dl

∫∇ × P . dl

∫∫∫∇ . Pdv
Question 1
Which statement does not say that electrostatic field is conservative?

If the curl of E is identically zero

The potential difference between two points is zero

It is gradient of a scalar potential

The work done in a closed path inside the field is zero

Question 2
The unit of electric flux density is:

V/m

C/m3

C/m2
Question 3
Charge needed within a unit sphere centred at the origin for producing a potential field, V = −6r5/ε0, for r ≤
1 is:

12− C

60− C

120− C

180− C
Question 4
The electric field strength at a distant point P due to a point charge +Q located on the origin is 100 μV /m.
If the point charge is now enclosed by a perfectly conducting metal sheet sphere whose centre is at origin
then the electric field strength at the point P outside the sphere becomes:

100 μV /m

−100 μV /m

50 μV /m
Question 5
Two point charges + 8q and − 2q are located at x = 0 and x = L respectively. The location of a point on
the x axis at which the net electric field due to these two point charges is zero is:

L/4

2L

4L

8L
Question 6
A hollow sphere of charge does not produce an electric field at any:

Surface point

Outer point

Interior point

None of these
Question 7
The electric field E at the point (1, 1, 0) due to point charge of +1 μC located at (-1, 1, 1) is:

10−6 (2ax- az)/(20√5−ε0)

10−6 (2 ax − az)/(20−ε0)

− 10−6 (2 ax − az)/(20√5−ε0)

10−6 (2 ax − az)/(20−ε0)
Question 8
The energy stored per unit volume in an electric field (with usual notations) is given by:

(1/2)εH2

(1/2)εE

(1/2)εE2

εE2
Question 9
The electric field intensity E at 'P' due to an infinite line charge kept along one axis of the coordinate
system is:
 Inversely proportional to the distance between them

Inversely proportional to the square root of the distance

Independent of the distance

None of these
Question 10
A positive charge of Q coulombs is located at a point A (0, 0, 3) and a negative charge of magnitude Q
coulombs is located at a point B (0, 0,-3). The electric field intensity at a point C (4, 0, 0) is in the:

Negative x- direction

Negative z- direction

Positive x- direction

Positive z- direction
Question 11
A charge of +Q coulomb placed in a medium of relative permittivity εr will give out a flux of:

Q coulomb

ε0 Q coulomb

ε0 εr Q coulomb

Q/ε0 coulomb
Question 12
A metal spehere with 1 m radius & surface charge density of 10C/m2 is enclosed in a cube of 10 m side.
The total outword electric displacement normal to the surface of the cube is:

40− C

10− C

5− C

None of these
Question 13
The electric field on the surface of a perfect conductor is 2 V/m. The conductor is immersed in water with
ε = 80 ε0. The surface charge density on the conductor is:
 0 C/m2

2 C/m2

1.8 × 10−11 C/m2

1.14 × 10−9 C/m2

Question 14
A charged ball B hangs from a silk thread S, which makes an angle θ with a large conducting sheet P, as
shown in the figure. The surface charge density σ of the sheet is proportional to:

cotθ

cosθ

tanθ

sinθ
Question 15
The electric charges:
1. Are conserved
2. Are quantised
3. Exists in pair
4. Have a circular field around it
In the above statements, the following are true

1 only

1, 2

1, 4

1, 2, 3
Question 1
The Kirchhoff's current law is implicit in the expression:

∇ . D= ρv

∫J . ds = 0

V = IR

None of these
Question 2
What does quality factor of a dielectric mean?

It is related to the value of permittivity of the material

It is related to breakdown voltage of the dielectric

It is related to the resistivity of the material

It is related to the ratio between maximum stored energy & average power loss in the

dielectric
Question 3
Polarization is a measure of:

Dielectric constant per unit volume.

Voltage gradient to produce electrical breakdown

Product of charge and distance

Excess charge density

Question 4
Which one of the following is a ceramic insulator?

Mica

Porcelain

Liquid crystal

Synthetic fiber
Question 5
Unit of mobility is:

m2/Vs

m/Vs

m2/Vs2

None of these
Question 6
The polarization of a dielectric material results in

Absorption of electrons

Release of high velocity protons

Creation of electric dipoles

Production of eddy currents

Question 7
Which is the example of a conventional current?

A moving charged belt

Electron movement in vacuum tube

An electron beam in a television tube

Electric current flowing in a copper wire

Question 8
For conductor dielectric boundary:

Et=0

En =0

Dt =0

Both a & c
Question 9
A medium is said to be isotropic when:

ε is zero
 ε is a scalar constant

ε is infinite

All of the these

Question 10

Consider the following statements with reference to the equation ∇ . J = :

1. This is point form of the continuity equation
2. Divergence of current density is equal to the decrease of charge per unit volume at every point
3. This is Maxwell's divergence equation
4. This representation the conservation of charge
Select the correct answer

Only 2 & 4 are true

1, 2 & 3 are true

2, 3 & 4 are true

1, 2 & 4 are true

Question 11
In dielectric measurement, the dielectric loss is proportional to:

V2
Question 12
The behaviour of a dielectric is:

Similar in an electrostatic filed & in a varying electric field

Different for static & varying fields but is independent of the frequency

Different for static & varying fields & is very much dependent on the frequency

None of the above

Question 13
In a conductor the static electric field is:
 Unity

Infinite

Zero

None of these
Question 14
when a plane wave is incident normally from dielectric 1 (μ0, ε1) on to dielectric 2(μ0, ε2), the electric field of
the transmitted wave is -2 times the electric field of the reflected wave. The ratio ε2/ε1 is:

0.5

4
Question 15
Medium I has the electrical permittivity ε1 = 1.5 ε0 farad /m & occupies the region to the left of the x = 0
plane. Medium two has the electrical permittivity ε2 = 2.5 ε0 farad/m & occupies the region to the right of x
= 0 plane. If E1 in medium I is E1 = (2ux-3uy+1uz) volt/m then E2 in medium 2 is:

E2= (2ux-7.5uy+2.5uz) volt/m

E2= (2ux-2uy+0.6uz) volt/m

E2= (1.2ux-3uy+1uz) volt/m

E2= (1.2ux-2uy+0.6uz) volt/m

Question 1
Solution of Laplace's equation, which are continuous through the second derivative, are called:

Bessel functions

Odd functions

Harmonic functions

Fundamental functions
Question 2
An ideal capacitor is charged to a voltage V0 & connected at t = 0 across an ideal inductor L. (The circuit
now consists of a capacitor & inductor alone). If ω0 =1/√LC. The voltage across the capacitor at time t > 0
is given by:

V0

V0 cos(ω0t)

V0 sin (ω0t)

V0 exp(-ω0t) cos(ω0t)
Question 3
In the circuit shown below, the current through the 3/11Ω resistance between terminals A & B is:

4 Amps

1 Amp

2 Amps

5 Amps
Question 4
A parallel plate capacitor of 5 pF capacitance has a charge of 0.1 μC on its plates. What is the energy
stored in the capacitor?

1 m Joules

1 μ Joules

1 n Joules
 1 p Joules
Question 5
The img charge for a system of a point charge +Q near an infinite conducting plane is:

+Q

−Q

+Q2

−Q2
Question 6
C is capacitance, L is inductance then Square root of (L/C) has the unit of:

Resistance

Power factor

Voltage drop

Reactance
Question 7
If the potential function V1 and V2 satisfy Laplace's equation within a closed region and assume the same
values on its surface, then which one of the following is correct

V1 and V2 are identical

V1 is inversely proportional to V2

V1 has the same direction as V2

V1 has the same magnitude as V2 but has different direction

Question 8
Modern capacitors which have high capacitance in small size use a dielectric of:

Paper

rubber

Ceramic

Mylar
Question 9
The capacitance of a capacitor does not depend upon:

The shape of the plates

The size of the plates

The charges on the plates

The separation between the plates

Question 10
In a charged capacitor the energy resides:

On the positive plate

On both the positive and negative plates

In the field between the plates

Around the edge of the capacitor plates

Question 11
Application of the method of imgs to a boundary value problem in electrostatics involves which one of the
following?

Introduction of a potential distribution of charges and removal of a set of conducting

surfaces

Introduction of a potential distribution of charges and additional set of conducting surfaces

Removal of a charge distribution and introduction of an additional set of conducting

surfaces

Removal of charge distribution as well as a set of conducting surfaces

Question 12
The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is given by ε0 εr (A/d), where A is the area of each plate and
d is the distance between the plates. Considering fringing field, under which one of the following
conditions is the above expression valid?

A/d is tending towards zero

A/d is tending towards infinity

 A/d is 1

A/d is 1/ε0 εr
Question 13
A 3μF capacitor is charged by a constant current of 2μA for 6 seconds. The voltage across the capacitor
at the end of charging will be:

3V

4V

6V

9V
Question 14
In a charge-free space, Poisson's equation results in which one of the following?

Continuity equation

Maxwell's equation

Laplace's equation

none of these
Question 15
An air condenser of capacitance of 0.005 μF is connected to a d.c. supply of 500 volts, disconnected and
then immersed in oil with a dielectric constant of 2.5. Energy stored in the capacitor before and after
immersion, respectively is:

5 × 10−4 Joules & 2.5 × 10−4 Joules

2.5 × 10−4 Joules & 5 × 10−4 Joules

6.25 × 10−4 Joules & 2.5 × 10−4 Joules

2.5 × 10−4 Joules & 6.25 × 10−4 Joules

Question 1
A loop of flexible conducting wire lies in a magnetic field perpendicular to the plane of the loop. When a
current passes through the loop, because of the resulting force it opens up (deforms) into a:

Circle

Straight line

Spiral

Ellipse
Question 2
Significance of Gauss's law for magnetostatics:

Non existence of monopole

Existence of source & sinks

Both a & b

None of these
Question 3
The magnetic field due to a current carrying long wire varies with distance r as:

Bαr

B α 1/ r

B α r2

B α 1/r2
Question 4
A magnetic field in air is measured to be:
Question 5
Standing in a room against a wall, I fire an electron beam horizontally which is deflected to the right.

The magnetic field is along the beam

The direction of magnetic field is from left to right in a clockwise direction

The direction of magnetic field is towards bottom of room

The direction of magnetic field is from left to right in an anticlockwise direction

Question 6
A magnetic flux of 25000 lines through an area of 5 cm2 results in:

5 lines flux

5000 Mx. of flux

Flux density of 5000 G

None of these
Question 7
Magnetic vector potential is given by the expression A = (-cos x) (cos y) az. The flux density at the origin
is:

2 ax

−2 ax

− ay
Question 8
∇ × (−∇ Vm) equals:

None of these
Question 9
What is the magnitude of field intensity vector H between two parallel sheets with separation 'd' along z
axis with both sheets carrying surface current K = ky ay:

− ky ay

+ ky ay

− ky ax

Zero
Question 10
Which of the following equations results from the circuital form of Ampere's law?

∇.B=0

∇.D=ρ

Question 11
A copper ring is held horizontally and a bar magnet is dropped through the ring with its length along the
axis of the ring. The acceleration of the falling magnet is:

Equal to that due to gravity

Less than that due to gravity

More than that due to gravity

Depends on the diameter of the ring and the length of the magnet
Question 12
The net magnetic flux coming out of a closed surface is:

Zero

Equal to charge

Not possible to find

Depends on the problem

Question 13
What is the value of the magnetic vector potential due to an infinitesimally small current element
evaluated at infinite distance from it?

Infinite

Unity

Zero

Any number between zero and infinity depending on the strength of the current element
Question 14
Maxwell's divergence equation for the magnetic field is given by:

Question 15
The definition of scalar magnetic potential is applicable only for the regions where:

H=0

B=0

J=0

All of these
Question 1
In case of vacuum, the value of the susceptibility is taken as:

Infinity

unity

0.5

zero
Question 2
Which statement is not true of ferromagnetic materials?

They have large Xm

Energy loss is proportional to the area of the hysteresis loop

They lose their nonlinearity property above the curie temperature

They have fixed value of μr

Question 3
A copper ring is held horizontally and bar magnet is dropped through the ring with its length along the axis
of the ring. The acceleration of the falling magnet is:

Equal to that due to gravity

less than that due to gravity

more than that due to gravity

Depends on the diameter of the ring and the length of the magnet
Question 4
Which of the following materials has the maximum magnetic permeability?

Copper

Steel

Aluminium

Ebonite
Question 5
The coefficient of coupling K between the two coils is:

K = M √L1L2

K = √(M/L1L2)

K = M/√L1L2

None of these
Question 6
Which one of the following is the correct expression for the torque on a loop in magnetic field B?
(Here M is the loop moment)

T=∇.B

T=M.B

T= M × B

T=B×M
Question 7
In a static magnetic field the energy density Wm is given by:

Wm = μH2

Wm = μH2 /2

Wm = ε2H2 /2

Wm = ε2H2 /4
Question 8
In question 34 the coefficient of coupling between the two coils is:

1.414

.0707

0.5

0.707
Question 9
Which one of the following relations is incorrect?
 Permeability=1/reluctivity

Resistance × conductance=1

Reluctance × mmf=flux

None of the above

Question 10
The flux density is 0.002T in the air gap of an electromagnet when an iron core is inserted; the flux
density is 0.6T. How much is the relative permeability μ r of the iron core:

150

300

900

(300)2
Question 11
The degree of magnetic coupling between magnetically coupled circuits is known as:

Magnetic coupling coefficient

Magnetic coupling

Coefficient of inductance

Magnetic coefficient
Question 12
Vector magnetic potentials is applicable only for magnetic field produced by

Permanent magnets

Current carrying conductors

Empty conductors

None of these
Question 13
In cases where magnetic coupling coefficient K has a small value, the coils are said to be:

Rigidly coupled
 Loosely coupled

Both a & b

None of these
Question 14
Which one of the following statements is true?

Iron is generally used for permanent magnets

Alnico is generally used for electromagnets

Paper can not affect magnetic flux because it is not a magnetic material

None of these
Question 15
Which one of the following relations is valid for Ampere's law of force?

F= (μ/4∏) I1I2 /r3

F= (μe/4∏)I1I2 /r2

F= (μ/4∏) I1I2 /r

F= (με/4∏) I1I2 /r