Electromagnetic theory miscellaneous


Electromagnetic theory miscellaneous

Electromagnetic Theory

  1. A 1 km long microwave link uses two antennas each having 30 dB gain. If power transmitted by one antenna is 1 watt at 3 GHz. The power received by the other antenna is approximately—









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    PR = PT GT GR
    λ
    2
    4πd

    where,
    PR = received power = ?
    PT = transmitted power = 1 watt
    GT = GR = 30 dB = 1000
    GT = gain of transmitting antenna
    GR = gain of receiving antenna
    λ =
    c
    =
    3 × 108
    = 0.1
    f3 × 109

    d = 1 km = 1000 m
    Now,
    PR = 1 × 1000 × 1000 ×
    0.1
    2
    4π × 1000

    = 6.34 × 10–5 watts.

    Correct Option: D

    PR = PT GT GR
    λ
    2
    4πd

    where,
    PR = received power = ?
    PT = transmitted power = 1 watt
    GT = GR = 30 dB = 1000
    GT = gain of transmitting antenna
    GR = gain of receiving antenna
    λ =
    c
    =
    3 × 108
    = 0.1
    f3 × 109

    d = 1 km = 1000 m
    Now,
    PR = 1 × 1000 × 1000 ×
    0.1
    2
    4π × 1000

    = 6.34 × 10–5 watts.


  1. In a uniform linear array, four isotropic radiating elements are spaced λ/4 apart.The progressive phase shift between the elements required for forming the main beam at 60º of the end fire array is—









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    We know,

    ψ =
    d (cos φ – 1)
    λ

    where, Q = 60º, d = λ 4
    so,
    ψ =
    .
    λ
    (cos 60º – 1)
    λ4

    = – π/ 4

    Correct Option: C

    We know,

    ψ =
    d (cos φ – 1)
    λ

    where, Q = 60º, d = λ 4
    so,
    ψ =
    .
    λ
    (cos 60º – 1)
    λ4

    = – π/ 4



  1. In a broadside array of 20 isotropic radiators, equally spaced at distance of λ/2, the beamwidth of the first nulls is—









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    For broad side array beamwidth of first null is given by

    2θ = beamwidth = 2 sin–1
    λ
    ηd

    where, η = no. of radiators
    d = spacing between the radiators
    so,
    2θ = 2 sin–1
    λ
    = 2sin-1
    1
    20 .
    λ
    10
    2

    = 2 × 5.73 = 11.46°

    Correct Option: A

    For broad side array beamwidth of first null is given by

    2θ = beamwidth = 2 sin–1
    λ
    ηd

    where, η = no. of radiators
    d = spacing between the radiators
    so,
    2θ = 2 sin–1
    λ
    = 2sin-1
    1
    20 .
    λ
    10
    2

    = 2 × 5.73 = 11.46°


  1. The radiation resistance of an antenna is 72 Ω, and loss resistance is 8 Ω. What is the directivity if the power gain is 16?









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    Directivity = G/η , where η = efficiency

    =
    Rr
    =
    72
    =
    72
    =
    9
    = 0.9
    Rr + Rl72 + 88010

    Now,
    D =
    16
    = 17.78
    0.9

    Correct Option: A

    Directivity = G/η , where η = efficiency

    =
    Rr
    =
    72
    =
    72
    =
    9
    = 0.9
    Rr + Rl72 + 88010

    Now,
    D =
    16
    = 17.78
    0.9



  1. The Gain of an antenna with a circular aperture of diameter 3 m at a frequency 5 GHz is—









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    Gp =
    Aeff
    λ2

    =
    ×
    πD2
    3 × 108
    24
    4 × 109

    =
    4π × 25 × 102
    ×
    π 32
    = 24649
    94

    Correct Option: C

    Gp =
    Aeff
    λ2

    =
    ×
    πD2
    3 × 108
    24
    4 × 109

    =
    4π × 25 × 102
    ×
    π 32
    = 24649
    94