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1151.

Which one is correct?

A. Sky wave propagation (2 to 30 MHz)
B. Space wave propagation (> 30 MHz)
C. Tropospheric propagation (> 300 MHz)
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1152.

When a magnetic circuit is compared with an electric circuit, the equivalent of the magnetic flux is

A. the conductivity of the lines
B. the voltage of the source
C. the current in the lines
D. the conductance of the load
Answer» D. the conductance of the load
1153.

Laplace equation in cylindrical co-ordinates is given by

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/198-272-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/198-272-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/198-272-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/198-272-4.png">
Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/198-272-2.png">
1154.

A broadside array is shown in figure in which the elements are placed at equal distances. The direction of maximum radiation is represented by

A. AA
B. BB
C. CC
D. DD
Answer» B. BB
1155.

Which of the following is abnormal variation in ionosphere?

A. Diurnal variation
B. Seasonal variation
C. Ionospheric storms
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
1156.

Which one of the following is correct expression. Where t is torque, B magnetic field, M is the moment

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/200-311-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/200-311-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/200-311-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/200-311-4.png">
Answer» D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/200-311-4.png">
1157.

There is no radiation at right angles to the plane of the array, is end fire array.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
1158.

Which of the following constitute the loss resistance of an antenna?

A. Dielectric loss
B. Leakage loss in insulation
C. Loss in earth connections
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1159.

The M.K.S. unit of magnetic field intensity is

A. ampere
B. ampere/metre
C. volt
D. volt/metre
Answer» C. volt
1160.

An antenna couple is used due to all of the following reasons except

A. to prevent reradiation of the local oscillator
B. to discriminate against harmonics
C. to make the antenna look resistive
D. to provide the output amplifier with the correct load impedance
Answer» B. to discriminate against harmonics
1161.

The reflection coefficient is generally a

A. complex number
B. fraction
C. imaginary number
D. none of the above
Answer» B. fraction
1162.

The advantage of Marconi antenna over the ungrounded antenna is that

A. only one fourth of the height is required as compared to undergrounded antenna
B. one-half of the height is required as compared to undergrounded antenna
C. no capacitance required
D. none of the above
Answer» C. no capacitance required
1163.

What will be the propagation constant at 10 MHz?

A. 3.4 radians/km
B. 34.4 radians/km
C. 344 radians/km
D. 3440 radians/km
Answer» D. 3440 radians/km
1164.

The absorption of radio waves by the atmosphere depends on

A. the polarization of the waves
B. the polarization of the atmosphere
C. frequency of the waves
D. their distance from the transmitter
Answer» D. their distance from the transmitter
1165.

In a medium if , and are constant throughout the medium, then it is known as

A. perfect vacuum
B. distributed medium
C. homogeneous medium
D. dielectric medium
Answer» D. dielectric medium
1166.

The directivity of 20 turn helix having a = 12 circumference equal to one wavelength, will be

A. 1.8 dB
B. 6 dB
C. 12 dB
D. 18 dB
Answer» E.
1167.

The velocity factor of a transmission line

A. mainly depends on the skin effect
B. is always higher for a solid dielectric than for air
C. mainly depends on the dielectric constant of the material used
D. increases the velocity along the transmission line
Answer» D. increases the velocity along the transmission line
1168.

__________ acts as a depolarizer in a dry cell.

A. ammonium chloride
B. carbon powder
C. manganese dioxide
D. zinc chloride
Answer» D. zinc chloride
1169.

Short-circuited stubs are preferred to open circuited stubs because the latter are

A. more difficult to make and connect
B. incapable of giving a full range of reactances
C. made of transmission line with a different characteristic impedance
D. liable to radiate
Answer» E.
1170.

Tropospheric mode of propagation is used in

A. UHF
B. VLF
C. MF
D. HF
Answer» B. VLF
1171.

The skip distance is

A. same for each layer
B. independent of frequency
C. independent of the state of ionisation
D. independent of transmitted power
Answer» E.
1172.

Polystyrene has a relative permittivity of 2.7. If the wave is incident at an angle i of 30 from air into polystyrene, the angle of transmission will be nearly

A. 0.2
B. 2
C. 18
D. 48
Answer» D. 48
1173.

The radiation pattern of helical antenna (axial mode) is represented by

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/206-484-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/206-484-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/206-484-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/206-484-4.png">
Answer» D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/206-484-4.png">
1174.

Antenna aperture efficiency is given by

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/207-489-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/207-489-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/207-489-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/207-489-4.png">
Answer» D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/207-489-4.png">
1175.

An antenna is synonymous to a

A. generator
B. transformer
C. regulator
D. reflector
Answer» C. regulator
1176.

Alternating current can induce voltage because it has magnetic field which is

A. constant
B. time varying
C. stronger field than D.C.
D. closed loop nature.
Answer» C. stronger field than D.C.
1177.

Which of the following frequencies cannot be used for reliable beyond-the-horizon terrestrial communications without repeaters?

A. 25 kHz
B. 15 MHz
C. 750 MHz
D. 12 GHz
Answer» E.
1178.

Beamwidth of an antenna depends upon

A. shape of radiation pattern
B. dimensions
C. wavelength
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
1179.

For frequency up to 1650 kHz, the transmitting antenna is used a

A. parabolic dish
B. vertical antenna
C. yagi antenna
D. turnstile antenna
Answer» C. yagi antenna
1180.

Radar antennas are

A. dipoles
B. helical
C. parabolic
D. conical
Answer» D. conical
1181.

Which of the following are the properties of a medium?

A. Permeability, flux, magnesium
B. Permittivity, permeability, insulation
C. Permeability, resistivity, conductivity
D. Permittivity, permeability, conductivity
Answer» E.
1182.

In microwave communication, some times, microwave signals reach large distances by following the earth curvature. This phenomenon is called

A. tropospheric scatter
B. faraday effect
C. ionospheric reflection
D. ducting
Answer» E.
1183.

Given that , if the radiation intensity of an antenna is proportional to sin2 , where is the elevation angle, the antenna directivity will be

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/203-421-2.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/203-421-3.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/203-421-4.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/203-421-5.png">
Answer» E.
1184.

Long distance short wave radio broadcasting based on

A. line of sight
B. ionospheric wave
C. ground wave
D. skywave
Answer» C. ground wave
1185.

The portion of the atmosphere closest to ground is called ionosphere.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1186.

Many circles are drawn in a Smith chart used for transmission line calculations. The circle shown in the figure represents

A. unit circles
B. constant resistance circles
C. constant reactance circles
D. constant reflection coefficient circles
Answer» C. constant reactance circles
1187.

For transmission line load matching over a range of frequencies, it is best to use a

A. double stub
B. balun
C. single stub of adjustable position
D. broadband directional coupler
Answer» B. balun
1188.

A loop antenna is a commonly used for

A. radar
B. direction finding
C. satellite communication
D. all of the above
Answer» C. satellite communication
1189.

A square corner reflector is used in which of the following?

A. TV broadcast
B. Point-to-point communication
C. Radio astronomy
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1190.

The direction of vectors gives the direction of propagation of electromagnetic waves

A. Vector (E x H)
B. Vector (F x H)
C. Vector E
D. Vector H
Answer» B. Vector (F x H)
1191.

According to maximum power transfer theorem, the maximum power is absorbed by one network from another network when

A. the impedance of one of the networks is half that of the other
B. the impedance of one is the complex conjugate of the other
C. the impedance of one is equal to that of the other
D. none of the above
Answer» C. the impedance of one is equal to that of the other
1192.

The static electric field in a conductor is

A. zero
B. unity
C. infinity
D. none of the above
Answer» B. unity
1193.

The propagation constant of a transmission line is

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/207-491-1.png">
B. <span class="root">(R + <i>j</i> L)(G + C)</span>
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/207-491-2.png">
D. none of the above
Answer» C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/electromagnetic-field-theory/207-491-2.png">
1194.

In a perfect conductor the incident and reflected wave combine to produce

A. a stronger incident wave
B. a stronger reflected wave
C. a standing wave which is not progressing
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
1195.

MUF is highest in periods of greatest sunspot activity.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
1196.

Which antenna is a wideband antenna?

A. Hertz antenna
B. Marconi antenna
C. Folded dipole
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
1197.

The radiation pattern of loop antenna is

A. circle
B. semicircle
C. elliptical
D. cardoid or Limacon
Answer» E.
1198.

Maxwell's curl equation for the static electric field E can be expressed as

A. x E = 0
B. x E = constant
C. - E = constant
D. . E = 0
Answer» B. x E = constant
1199.

The unit of x H is

A. Ampere
B. Ampere/meter
C. Ampere/m
D. <sup>2</sup>
E. Ampere-meter
Answer» D. <sup>2</sup>
1200.

The relative permittivity of the ionosphere at ratio frequencies is

A. > 1
B. < 1
C. = 1
D. 1
Answer» C. = 1