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Electromagnetics (ECE Perspective) – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  1. 61. In free space

    • A. electromagnetic waves are:
    • B. Longitudinal
    • C. Transverse
    • D. Both longitudinal and transverse
  2. 62. The velocity of propagation of an electromagnetic wave in a lossless dielectric medium is less than the speed of light in vacuum because of the material's:

    • A. Resistance
    • B. Permittivity and permeability
    • C. Conductivity
    • D. Density
  3. 63. Which of the following is an active element in electromagnetics?

    • A. Resistor
    • B. Inductor
    • C. Antenna
    • D. Capacitor
  4. 64. The electric potential due to an electric dipole falls off as:

    • A. 1/r
    • B. 1/r²
    • C. 1/r³
    • D. 1/r⁴
  5. 65. The magnetic field due to a magnetic dipole falls off as:

    • A. 1/r
    • B. 1/r²
    • C. 1/r³
    • D. 1/r⁴
  6. 66. The wave equation for electric field E in a source-free region is:

    • A. ∇²E = 0
    • B. ∇²E = μ∂²E/∂t²
    • C. ∇²E = μ∂E/∂t
    • D. ∇²E = ε∂E/∂t
  7. 67. The cutoff frequency of a waveguide depends on its:

    • A. Length
    • B. Material
    • C. Dimensions
    • D. Operating frequency
  8. 68. For TEM (Transverse Electromagnetic) waves

    • A. both E and H fields are ________ to the direction of propagation.
    • B. Parallel
    • C. Perpendicular
    • D. At 45 degrees
  9. 69. TEM waves can propagate in:

    • A. Rectangular waveguides
    • B. Circular waveguides
    • C. Coaxial cables
    • D. Parallel plate waveguides
  10. 70. The phenomenon of 'group velocity' in a dispersive medium refers to the velocity of the:

    • A. Individual wave components
    • B. Envelope of the wave packet
    • C. Phase of the wave
    • D. Signal components
  11. 71. The Smith Chart is used for solving problems related to:

    • A. Power calculations
    • B. Transmission lines
    • C. Antenna design
    • D. Filter design
  12. 72. Moving from an inductive region towards the load on a Smith chart corresponds to moving:

    • A. Clockwise
    • B. Counter-clockwise
    • C. Along a constant VSWR circle
    • D. Along a constant resistance circle