Enrolment No.

/Seat No_______________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–IV (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2024
Subject Code:3140912 Date:18-07-2024
Subject Name: Electromagnetic Fields
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
Marks
Q.1 (a) Describe how cylindrical coordinates are related to Cartesian coordinates in 03
three-dimensional space.
(b) Explain the concept of an electrical dipole and its significance. 04
omagnetic fields.
(c) 1. Determine the rectangular coordinates of the given point (4, -1150, 2). 2. 07
Convert the given point (-3.1, 2.6, -3) from Cartesian to cylindrical coordinates.
3. Calculate the distance between points C and D in three-dimensional space.

Q.2 (a) Define Coulomb’s law. 03

(b) State and prove the Gauss’s law. Also write limitations of Gauss’s law. 04
(c) Two parallel conducting disks are separated by a distance 5 mm at z=0 and z=5 07
mm. if V=0 at z=0 and V=100 at z=5 mm. find charge densities on the disks.

OR
(c) 𝜕2 𝑉 07
The one dimensional Laplace’s equation is given as = 0. The boundary
𝜕 𝑥2
conditions are V=9 at x=1 and V=0 at x=10. Find the potential and also show
the variation of V with respect to x.
Q.3 (a) Explain phenomenon of polarization. 03
(b) Explore the characteristics of dielectric materials and provide a definition for 04
Dielectric strength.
(c) Describe and derive the boundary condition applicable to interfaces between 07
dielectric materials.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain concept of electric potential difference 03
(b) Write Poisson’s and Laplace equation. Also state use of this equation. 04
(c) Define potential difference and potential gradient. Also Establish relation 07
between Electrical field and potential gradient.
Q.4 (a) State and explain Ampere circuital law. 03
(b) Distinguish between steady magnetic field and time varying magnetic field. 04
(c) Explain Stoke’s theorem with its mathematics expression. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) State and explain Biot Savart’s law 03
(b) Define the physical significance of the term: Curl of a vector. 04
(c) Evaluate the expression curl H=J. 07
Q.5 (a) What is inductance? Explain self inductance and mutual inductances. 03
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 (b) What are the applications of Lorentz Force Equation? 04
(c) State and Explain Lorentz force equation on charged particles. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) What is the Significance of displacement current? 03
(b) Define displacement current and current density. 04
(c) Analyze Maxwell’s equations for Static fields. Explain how they are modified 07
for time varying electric and magnetic fields. Derive the time varying
Maxwell’s equation for curl of H and also mention its physical significance.
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER– IV(NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2023
Subject Code:3140912 Date:11-07-2023
Subject Name:Electromagnetic Fields
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
Marks
Q.1 (a) List the Applications of Cross Product. 03
(b) Calculate the divergence of G at P(1,-2,3) if 04
G = yz ax + 4xy ay+ y az
(c) Explain Cartesian co-ordinate system along with the equations of 07
differential length, differential surfaces and differential volume
elements.

Q.2 (a) Explain magnetic dipole moment. 03

(b) Analyze the expression for electric field due to infinite surface charge 04
distribution in free space.
(c) Point charges 1 mC and -2 mC are located at (3,2,-1) and (-1,-1,4) 07
respectively. Calculate the electric force on a 10 nC charge loacated at
(0,3,1) and the electric field intensity at that point.
OR
(c) Explain Physical meaning of divergence and state it’s properties. 07

Q.3 (a) Explain phenomenon of polarization 03

(b) Explain boundary condition for a dielectric material. 04
(c) Derive the boundary condition for a dielectric- dielectric interface. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) State and explain Ampere’s circuital law. 03
(b) Write Poisson’s and Laplace equation. also state use of this equation 04
and uniqueness theorem
(c) State and prove uniqueness theorem. 07

Q.4 (a) State and explain Biot Savart’s law 03

(b) State and explain Ampere circuital law. 04

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 (c) Derive maxwell’s Equation in integral and point form. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) What is the difference between steady magnetic field and time varying fields? 03
(b) Define the physical significance of the term: Curl of a vector. 04
(c) Derive stroke’s theorem with its mathematical expression. 07

Q.5 (a) What is inductance? Explain self inductance and mutual inductances. 03
(b) Classify magnetic materials. 04
(c) Explain force between two differential current elements. 07

OR
Q.5 (a) What are the applications of Lorentz Force Equation? 03
(b) Define displacement current and current density. 04
(c) Analyze Maxwell’s equations for Static fields. Explain how they are 07
modified for time varying electric and magnetic fields. Derive the time
varying Maxwell’s equation for curl of H and also mention its physical
significance.

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–IV (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2022
Subject Code:3140912 Date:27-06-2022
Subject Name:Electromagnetic Fields
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

Marks
Q.1 (a) Define unit vectors of Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinate 03
systems.
(b) State and Explain various types of charge distribution with 04
mathematical equation.
(c) Explain Cylindrical co-ordinate system along with the equations of 07
differential length, differential surfaces and differential volume
elements.

Q.2 (a) Explain electric dipole. Derive the expression for E at any distinct point 03
from dipole.
(b) Express Maxwell’s first equation as applied to electrostatics, using 04
Gauss’s law.
(c) Point charges 1 mC and - 2 mC are located at (3, 2,-1 ) and (-1, -1,4), 07
respectively. Calculate the electric force on a 10 nC charge located at
(0, 3, 1) and The electric field intensity at (0, 3, 1).
OR
(c) Analyze the expression for potential difference due to infinite line 07
charge.

Q.3 (a) Develop examples of different capacitor configuration. 03

(b) Explain physical meaning of Divergence. 04
(c) Determine boundary condition between two perfect Dielectrics. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) State uniqueness theorem. 03
(b) Write Poisson’s and Laplace equation. Also state use of this equation. 04
(c) At a potential V= 2xy2z3 and Ɛ=Ɛ0. Given point 07
P(1,3,-1). Find V at point P. Also Solve if V satisfies Laplace equation.

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Q.4 (a) State and explain Ampere circuital law. 03
(b) Distinguish between steady magnetic field and time varying magnetic 04
field.
(c) Find the vector magnetic field intensity in cartesian coordinates at P2 07
(1.5, 2, 3) caused by a current filament of 24 A in az direction on the z
axis and extending from z=0 to z=6.
OR
Q.4 (a) State and explain Biot Savart’s law 03
(b) Define the physical significance of the term: Curl of a vector. 04
(c) A circular loop located on 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 =9, Z=0 carries a direct current of 07
̅ ̅ .Determine 𝐻̅ at (0,0,4) and (0,0,-4).
10 A along 𝑎̅∅

Q.5 (a) Classify magnetic materials. 03

(b) Explain force between two differential current elements. 04
(c) State and Explain Lorentz force equation on charged particles. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) What is the Significance of displacement current? 03
(b) How electromagnetic fields are represented in phasor form? 04
(c) State and Explain Maxwell’s equation in point form and integral form 07
for static electromagnetic field.

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–IV (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2021
Subject Code:3140912 Date:04/09/2021
Subject Name:Electromagnetic Fields
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

Marks
Q.1 (a) If 𝐴̅ = 𝑎̅𝑥 +𝑎̅𝑦 - 𝑎̅𝑧 and 𝐵̅ = 𝑎̅𝑥 -𝑎̅𝑦 +𝑎̅𝑧 , Find dot product and Cross product 03
of two vector.
(b) State and explain Coulomb’s law Vector form. 04
(c) Explain Cylindrical coordinate system in brief. Also write the equations of 07
unit vectors, differential length, differential surfaces and differential volume
elements.
Q.2 (a) If Cartesian coordinates are X=1, Y=1, Z= √2 03
Convert in to Cylindrical and Spherical Co-ordinates.
(b) Explain Electrical field as the Gradient of the electrical potential. 04
(c) Derive the expression for electric field due to infinite surface charge 07
distribution in free space.
OR
(c) Obtain equation for flux density due to infinite line charge using Gauss’s 07
law

Q.3 (a) Verify that the potential field given below satisfies the Laplace’s 03
equation. V=2𝑥 2 -3𝑦 2 +𝑧 2
(b) Explain concept of absolute potential. Derive equation of it. 04
(c) Derive Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations. State and Explain Uniqueness 07
Theorem.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain Procedure for solving Laplace’s equations. 03
(b) Derive Relationship between Electric field intensity and Electric Flux 04
density.
(c) With suitable example, Explain Capacitance calculation using 07
Laplace’s Equation.

Q.4 (a) Calculate the inductance of a solenoid of 200 turns wound tightly on a 03
cylindrical tube of 6 cm diameter. The legth of the tube is 60 cm and
the solenoid is in air.
(b) With the help of an example prove that the value of scalar magnetic 04
potential can be non-unique
(c) State and Explain Stoke’s theorem. 07
State and Explain Ampere’s circuital Law.
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain scalar and vector magnetic potentials. 03
(b) Explain Application of Ampere’s circuital law as 𝐻 ̅ due to a Co-axial 04
cable.
(c) Explain force between two differential current elements. 07

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Q.5 (a) Define divergence and its physical significance. 03
(b) State and explain Biot-Savart’s law 04
(c) State Maxwell’s equation in point form and integral form for static 07
electromagnetic field.
OR

Q.5 (a) Explain physical Significance of Curl related to types of field 03

(b) Using Biot-savart’s law, find due to infinitely long straight conductor 04
carrying current of I amp.
(c) Explain the terms conduction current density and displacement current 07
density. Find the displacement current density within a parallel plate
capacitor where ε = 10 εo,
A= 0.01m2, d=0.05 mm and the capacitor voltage is
200 sin (200t) volts.

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 Enrolment No./Seat No_______________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE- SEMESTER–IV (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2024
Subject Code:3140912 Date:21-11-2024
Subject Name: Electromagnetic Fields
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
Marks
Q.1 (a) List the applications of the cross product. 03
(b) Calculate the divergence of the vector field G at the point P(1,−2,3) 04
where G=yz ax + 4xy ay + y az.
(c) Explain the Cartesian coordinate system and derive the equations for differential 07
length, differential surface area, and differential volume elements.

Q.2 (a) Describe the concept of the magnetic dipole moment. 03

(b) Analyse the expression for the electric field due to an infinite surface charge 04
distribution in free space.
(c) Given point charges of 1 mC and −2 mC located at (3,2,−1) and (−1,−1,4) 07
respectively, calculate the electric force on a 10 nC charge located at (0,3,1) and
determine the electric field intensity at that point.
OR
(c) Explain the physical significance of divergence and state its properties. 07

Q.3 (a) Explain the phenomenon of polarization. 03

(b) Describe the boundary conditions for dielectric materials. 04
(c) Derive the boundary conditions at a dielectric-dielectric interface. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain concept of electric potential difference 03
(b) Write Poisson’s and Laplace equation. Also state use of this equation. 04
(c) Define potential difference and potential gradient. Also Establish relation between 07
Electrical field and potential gradient.

Q.4 (a) State and explain Biot-Savart’s law. 03

(b) State and explain Ampere’s circuital law. 04
(c) Derive Maxwell’s equations in both integral and differential forms. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Differentiate between a steady magnetic field and a time-varying magnetic field. 03
(b) Define the physical significance of the curl of a vector field. 04
(c) Derive Stokes' theorem and present its mathematical expression. 07

Q.5 (a) Define inductance and explain the concepts of self-inductance and mutual 03
inductance.
(b) Classify different types of magnetic materials. 04
(c) Explain the force between two differential current elements. 07

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 OR
Q.5 (a) Discuss the applications of the Lorentz force equation. 03
(b) Define displacement current and current density. 04
(c) Analyze Maxwell’s equations for Static fields. Explain how they are modified for 07
time varying electric and magnetic fields. Derive the time varying Maxwell’s
equation for curl of H and also mention its physical significance.

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 Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–IV (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2023
Subject Code:3140912 Date:17-01-2024
Subject Name: Electromagnetic Fields
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
Q.1 (a) Explain cylindrical coordinate system in brief. 03
(b) Explain Electrical dipole. 04
(c) Explain spherical coordinate system and give the relationship between Cartesian and 07
spherical coordinate system.

Q. 2 (a) State and explain Coulomb’s law. 03

(b) State and explain the Gauss’s law. 04
(c) Obtain equation for flux density due to infinite line charge using Gauss’s law. 07
OR
(c) Give the potential field, V = 2x2y – 5z, and a point P (–4, 3, 6). Find out the several 07
numerical value at P (1) the potential V, (2) the Electric field Intensity E, (3) the
direction of E, (4) the electric flux density D and the volume charge density 𝜌v.

Q.3 (a) Define displacement current and current density. 03

(b) Derive the point form of the continuity equation. 04
(c) Obtain the Expression for field intensity H at the center of a circular carrying current I, 07
using Biot-Savart law.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain concept of dot product and cross product. 03
(b) Explain phenomenon of polarization. 04
(c) Discuss Poisson’s and Laplace equation. 07

Q.4 (a) Classify magnetic materials. 03

(b) Explain the physical significance of the term: Curl of a vector. 04
(c) Derive Maxwell’s equation in integral and Point form. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain difference between steady magnetic field and time varying magnetic field. 03
(b) Define divergence. 04
(c) ()
Explain Stoke’s theorem with its mathematical expression. 07

Q.5 (a) Explain concept of electric potential difference. 03

(b) State and explain Ohm’s law in point form. 04
(c) Eplain boundary conditions between two perfect dielectric materials. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain concept of scalar magnetic potential and magnetic vector potential. 03
(b) Explain Electrical field as the Gradient of the electrical potential. 04
(c) State and explain ampere’s circuit law, both in integral differential form as used in 07
magnetic field.

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–IV(NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2022
Subject Code:3140912 Date:14-12-2022
Subject Name:Electromagnetic Fields
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Explain how cross product of vectors can be obtained. Does cross 03
product obey the commutative law? Comment
(b) A certain vector F is given by F = -5ax –ay(3x+2) + az. Find |F| and unit 04
vector in the direction of F
(c) Discuss cylindrical and spherical co-ordinate system of vectors. Also 07
explain how a vector in Cartesian co-ordinate system can be converted
into cylindrical and spherical system.

Q.2 (a) State Coulomb’s law and hence define electric field intensity 03
(b) If Q1 = 3 × 10-4 C is located at M (1,2,3) and Q2 = -10-4C is located at 04
N(2,0,5) in vacuum, find the vector force on Q2 by Q1 using Coulomb’s
law
(c) Derive the equation for electric field intensity due to uniform sheet 07
charge located at z = 0 plane at any point on the positive z-axis. What
do you infer from the result obtained?
OR
(c) Determine the total charge (i) on cylinder ρ = 3, 0< z <4, if ρs = ρz2 07
nC/m2. (ii) within the sphere if ρv = 10/rsinθ C/m3

Q.3 (a) State and explain Gauss’ law. 03

(b) An infinite line charge on the z-axis passes through the centre of the 04
cylinder (having radius ρ) which is lying on the z = 0 plane. Using
Gauss’ law, find the total charge enclosed
(c) Discuss the application of Gauss’ law to differential volume element and 07
hence explain divergence theorem
OR
Q.3 (a) State the expression for work done in carrying a point charge from one 03
place to another in an electric field. Hence, define potential difference.
(b) In the region of free space that includes the volume, 2<x,y,z<3 and D = 04
2
( yzax + xzay – 2xyaz) C/m2, find the total charge enclosed using
𝑧2
divergence theorem.
(c) Define potential gradient. Prove that E = -grad V 07

Q.4 (a) State the point form of Ohm’s law 03

(b) Derive the continuity equation ∇ ∙ J = - 𝜕𝜌𝑣 04
𝜕𝑡
(c) State and explain uniqueness theorem 07
OR
Q.4 (a) State and explain Biot Savart’s law 03

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 (b) Starting from the point form of Gauss’ law, derive Poisson’s and 04
Laplace’s equations
(c) Given the vector magnetic potential A = -ρ2/4 az Wb/m2, calculate the 07
total magnetic flux crossing the surface, Ф = π/2, 1< ρ <2m, 0< z <5m.

Q.5 (a) State and explain Lorentz force equation 03

(b) Explain the term ‘displacement current’ in brief 04
(c) For uniform magnetic field intensity, prove that torque on a closed 07
circuit is given by the cross product of magnetic dipole moment and flux
density.
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain Stoke’s theorem in brief. 03
(b) Explain in brief, different types of magnetic materials 04
(c) Discuss Maxwell’s equations in integral form and point form. Explain 07
how they relate and electric and magnetic fields with each other. State
applications of the same

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–IV (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021
Subject Code:3140912 Date:01/01/2022
Subject Name:Electromagnetic Fields
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

MARKS

Q.1 (a) State and explain Coulomb’s law. 03

(b) State and explain Gauss’s law. 04
(c) Explain and draw the figure for the orthogonal system which has its 07
spherical coordinate is angle made be cone and z-axis. Transform
the spherical coordinate system to Cartesian coordinate system.
Q.2 (a) State and Explain various types of charge distribution with 03
mathematical equation.
(b) Derive relation between current density and Volume charge 04
Density.
(c) Obtain the spherical co-ordinates of 10 a x at the point P(x= - 07
3,y=2,z=4).
OR
(c) An infinite uniform linear charge ρL=2 nC/m line along the x axis 07
in free space, while charge of 8 nC is located at (0,0,1) find E at
(2,3, - 4).
Q.3 (a) Explain boundary conditions between two perfect dielectric 03
materials.
(b) Explain phenomenon of polarization 04
(c) Evaluate both sides of the divergence theorem for the filed 07
D  2 xya x  x 2 a y C/m2 and the rectangular parallelopiped formed
by the planes x=0 and 1, y=0and 2, z=0and3.
OR
Q.3 (a) Define conservative field 03
(b) Explain Electrical field as the Gradient of the electrical potential 04
(c) Obtain the expression for field intensity H at the centre of a circular 07
carrying current I, using Bio-Savart Law.
Q.4 (a) Explain Characteristics impedance and propagation constant of the 03
transmission line.
(b) State Maxwell’s equation in point form and integral form for static 04
electromagnetic field.
(c) A dielectric free space has equation 3x+2y+z=12 m, The origin 07
side of the interface has εr1=3 and E1= 2ax  5az V/m. Find E2.
OR
Q.4 (a) Give examples of different capacitor configuration. 03
(b) Explain polarization with reference to dielectrics 04
(c) Obtain the Expression for field intensity H at the center of a 07
circular carrying current I, using Biot-Savart law.
Q.5 (a) Write Effect of Electromagnetic Interference. 03
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 (b) Explain magnetic dipole moment. 04
(c) Define potential difference and potential gradient. Also Establish 07
relation between Electrical field and potential gradient.
OR
Q.5 (a) Write Poisson’s and Laplace equation. also state use of this 03
equation and uniqueness theorem
(b) State and explain source of EMI. 04
(c) Derive transmission line equation with help of equivalent circuit. 07

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE- SEMESTER–IV (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2020
Subject Code:3140912 Date:11/02/2021
Subject Name:Electromagnetic Fields
Time:02:30 PM TO 04:30 PM Total Marks:56
Instructions:
1. Attempt any FOUR questions out of EIGHT questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Explain cylindrical coordinate system in brief. 03
(b) Explain Electrical dipole. 04
(c) Explain spherical coordinate system and give the relationship between Cartesian 07
and spherical coordinate system.
(d)
Q. 2 (a) State and explain Coulomb’s law. 03
(a) State and explain the Gauss’s law. 04
(b) Obtain equation for flux density due to infinite line charge using Gauss’s law. 07

Q.3 (a) Define displacement current and current density. 03

(b) Derive the point form of the continuity equation. 04
(c) Obtain the Expression for field intensity H at the center of a circular carrying 07
current I, using Biot-Savart law.

Q.4 (a) Explain concept of dot product and cross product. 03

(b) Explain phenomenon of polarization. 04
(c) Discuss Poisson’s and Laplace equation. 07

Q.5 (a) Classify magnetic materials. 03

(b) Explain the physical significance of the term: Curl of a vector. 04
(c) Derive Maxwell’s equation in integral and Point form. 07

Q.6 (a) Explain difference between steady magnetic field and time varying magnetic 03
field.
(b) Define divergence. 04
() Explain Stoke’s theorem with its mathematical expression.
(c) 07

Q.7 (a) Explain concept of electric potential difference. 03

(b) State and explain Ohm’s law in point form. 04
(c) Explain boundary conditions between two perfect dielectric materials. 07

Q.8 (a) Explain concept of scalar magnetic potential and magnetic vector potential. 03
(b) Explain Electrical field as the Gradient of the electrical potential. 04
(c) State and explain ampere’s circuit law, both in integral differential form as used 07
in magnetic field.
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