Explore topic-wise MCQs in Tricky Electromagnetic Theory.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Tricky Electromagnetic Theory knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The intrinsic impedance of copper at high frequencies is

A. Purely resistive
B. Purely inductive
C. Complex with a capacitive component
D. Complex with a inductive component
Answer» E.
2.

Identify which one of the following will NOT satisfy the wave equation.

A. 50e<sup>j(wt 3z)</sup>
B. sin(w(10z + 5t))
C. cos(y<sup>2</sup> + 5t)
D. sin x cos t
Answer» D. sin x cos t
3.

The electric field of a uniform plane electromagnetic wve in free space, along the positive direction, is given by E = 10(ay + jaz)e-j25x. The frequency and polarization of the wave, respectively are

A. 1.2 GHz, left circular
B. 4 GHz, left circular
C. 1.2 GHz, right circular
D. 4 GHz, right circular
Answer» B. 4 GHz, left circular
4.

The electric field strength at a far-off point P due to a point charge, +q located at the origin O is 100 milliVolt/meter. The point charge is now enclosed by a perfectly conducting hollow metal sphere with its centre and the origin O. The electric field strength at the point, P is

A. Remains unchanged in its magnitude and direction
B. Remains unchanged in its magnitude but reverse in direction
C. Would be that due to a dipole formed by the charge, +q, at O and -q induced
D. Would be zero
Answer» E.
5.

An electric field on a plane is described by its potential V = 20(r-1 + r-2), where r is the distance from the source. The field is due to

A. A monopole
B. A dipole
C. Both a monopole and a dipole
D. A quadruple
Answer» D. A quadruple
6.

For the wave equation E = 10sin (wt-5z)ax, the wave propagation will be in the direction of

A. Y direction
B. Z direction
C. X direction
D. XY direction
Answer» C. X direction
7.

Magnetic vector potential is a vector

A. Whose curl is equal to the magnetic flux density
B. Whose curl is equal to the electric field intensity
C. Whose divergence is equal to electric potential
D. Which is equal to the vector product E x H
Answer» B. Whose curl is equal to the electric field intensity
8.

The tangential component of an electric field will be continuous in which boundary?

A. Conductor-Conductor
B. Conductor-Dielectric
C. Dielectric-Dielectric
D. Any boundary
Answer» E.