Cartesian Coordinate System -

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This set of Electromagnetic Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Cylindrical Coordinate System”.

1. The Cartesian system is also called as

a) Circular coordinate system
b) Rectangular coordinate system
c) Spherical coordinate system
d) Space coordinate system
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Answer: b
Explanation: The other name for Cartesian is rectangular system, which is given by (x,y,z).

2. The volume of a parallelepiped in Cartesian is

a) dV = dx dy dz
b) dV = dx dy
c) dV = dy dz
d) dV = dx dz
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Answer: a
Explanation: The volume of a parallelepiped is given by product of differential length, breadth
and height.

3. A charge is placed in a square container. The position of the charge with respect to the origin
can be found by
a) Spherical system
b) Circular system
c) Cartesian system
d) Space coordinate system
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Answer: c
Explanation: Since the container possesses dimensions of a square (length, breadth and height), it
can be found by Cartesian system.
4. The scalar factor of Cartesian system is unity. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: The range of Cartesian system is one to infinity. Thus the minimum scalar value of
the system is unity.

5. The angular separation between the vectors A = 4i + 3j + 5k and B = i – 2j + 2k is (in degrees)

a) 65.8
b) 66.8
c) 67.8
d) 68.8
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Answer: c
Explanation: The dot product the vector is 8. Angle of separation is cos θ = 8/ (7.07 X 3) = 0.377
and θ = cos-1(0.377) = 67.8.

6. The Cartesian coordinates can be related to cylindrical coordinates and spherical coordinates.
State True/False.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: All the coordinate systems are inter-convertible and all the vector operations are
applicable to it.

7. Transform the vector A = 3i – 2j – 4k at P(2,3,3) to cylindrical coordinates

a) -3.6j – 4k
b) -3.6j + 4k
c) 3.6j – 4k
d) 3.6j + 4k
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Answer: a
Explanation: Convert the Cartesian form to cylindrical form by formula and substitute the points
to get -3.6j – 4k.

8. The spherical equivalent of the vector B = yi + (x + z)j located at (-2,6,3) is given by

a) (7,64.62,71.57)
b) (7,-64.62,-71.57)
c) (7,-64.62,71.57)
d) (7,64.62,-71.57)
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Answer: d
Explanation: Substitute the points in the vector and convert the Cartesian to cylindrical form to
get radius as 7, plane angle1 as 64.62 and plane angle2 as -71.57.

9. Which of the following criteria is used to choose a coordinate system?

a) Distance
b) Intensity
c) Magnitude
d) Geometry
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Answer: d
Explanation: The coordinate system is chosen based on the geometry of the given problem. From
a point charge +Q, the electric field spreads in all 360 degrees. The calculation of electric field in
this case will be spherical system.

10. Vector transformation followed by coordinate point substitution and vice-versa, both given
the same result. Choose the best answer.
a) Possible, when the vector is constant
b) Possible, when the vector is variable
c) Possible in all cases
d) Not possible
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Answer: a
Explanation: The order of vector transformation and point substitution will not affect the result,
only when the vector is a constant.

Cylindrical Coordinate System -

Electromagnetic Theory Questions and
Answers - Sanfoundry
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This set of Electromagnetic Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Spherical Coordinate System”.

1. The cylindrical coordinate system is also referred to as

a) Cartesian system
b) Circular system
c) Spherical system
d) Space system
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Answer: b
Explanation: The cylindrical coordinates(r,φ,z) is also called as circular system and is used for
systems with circular dimensions.

2. Transform the vector B=yi+(x+z)j located at point (-2,6,3) into cylindrical coordinates.
a) (6.325,-71.57,3)
b) (6.325,71.57,3)
c) (6.325,73.57,3)
d) (6.325,-73.57,3)
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: ρ = √(x2+y2) = √40 = 6.325
Φ = tan-1(y/x) = tan-1(-6/2) = -71.57
z = 3.

3. Cylindrical systems have the following scalar values respectively

a) 1, ρ ,1
b) 1, 1, 1
c) 0,1,0
d) 1,0,0
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Answer: a
Explanation: The range of radius is one to unity, that of plane angle is one to 360 degree and that
of z plane is one to infinity. Thus the minimum scalar factor has to be 1, ρ , 1.

4. A charge located at point p (5,30⁰,2) is said to be in which coordinate system?

a) Cartesian system
b) Cylindrical system
c) Spherical system
d) Space system
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Answer: b
Explanation: The cylindrical system is of the form (ρ, φ, z), which relates the point given in the
question.

5. Cylindrical system is employed in waveguides. State True/False.

a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: Cylindrical systems are employed in circular waveguides, whereas Cartesian
systems are employed in rectangular waveguides.

6. The pressure inside a piston cylinder is a variable of

a) Radius
b) Plane angle
c) Z plane distance
d) Constant, not a variable
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Answer: c
Explanation: Pressure varies up and down in a cylinder due to suction. Thus it is dependent on
the z plane distance of the cylinder.

7. Charges filled inside a cylindrical will possess flux in which direction?

a) Upwards
b) Downwards
c) Laterally outwards
d) Inwards
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Answer: c
Explanation: The flux due to the charges will act outside the cylinder. Since the cylinder
possesses curved surfaces, it will flow laterally outwards.

8. Rectangular waveguides dominate the circular waveguides. Find the reason.

a) Low cut-off frequency
b) Easy to design
c) More wave propagation
d) The statement is false
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Answer: b
Explanation: Due to linear design, the desired dimensions can be easily constructed using
rectangular waveguides than circular ones.

9. Transform the spherical system B = (10/r)i + (10cos θ)j + k into cylindrical form at (5, π/2, -2)
a) 2.467i + j + 1.167k
b) 2.467i – j + 1.167k
c) 2.467i – j – 1.167k
d) 2.467i + j – 1.167k
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Answer: a
Explanation: The equivalent cylindrical form is given by,
B = (10sin θ/r + rcos2θ)i + j + (10cos θ/r –r sin θ cos θ)k
At (5, π/2, -2), r = √(52+-22) = √29
sin θ = 5/√29 and cos θ = -2/√29
Thus, B = 2.467i + j + 1.167k.

10. Convert the given rectangular coordinates A(2,3,1) into corresponding cylindrical
coordinates
a) (3.21,56.31,1)
b) (3.21,57.31,0)
c) (3.61,57.31,0)
d) (3.61,56.31,1)
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Answer: d
Explanation: ρ = √(x2+y2) = √13 = 3.61
Φ = tan-1(y/x) = 56.31
z=1
Thus, A = (3.61,56.31,1).

Electromagnetic Theory Multiple Choice

Questions and Answers - Sanfoundry
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This set of Electromagnetic Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers focuses on “Spherical
Coordinate System”.

1. Convert the point (3,4,5) from Cartesian to spherical coordinates

a) (7.07,45⁰,53⁰)
b) (0.707,45⁰,53⁰)
c) (7.07,54⁰,63⁰)
d) (0.707,54⁰,63⁰)
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Answer: a
Explanation: r = √(x2+y2+z2) = √50 = 7.07
Θ = cos-1(z/r) = cos-1(5/5√2) = 45⁰
Φ = tan-1(y/x) = tan-1(4/3) = 53⁰.

2. Example of spherical system in the following is

a) Charge in space
b) Charge in box
c) Charge in dielectric
d) Uncharged system
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Answer: a
Explanation: From a point charge +Q, the electric field spreads in all 360 degrees. The
calculation of electric field in this case will be spherical system. Thus it is charge in the space.

3. Spherical systems are employed in waveguides. State True/False

a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: There is no waveguide designed spherically to avoid absorption, rather than
propagation.

4. Choose which of following condition is not required for a waveguide to exist.

a) The dimensions should be in accordance with desired frequency
b) Cut-off frequency should be minimum 6GHz
c) The shape should be spherical
d) No specific condition is required for waveguide design
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Answer: c
Explanation: A waveguide need not be spherical, it has to be rectangular or circular, as it violates
the propagation of the wave.

5. Find the spherical coordinates of A(2,3,-1)

a) (3.74, 105.5⁰, 56.13⁰)
b) (3.74, 105.5⁰, 56.31⁰)
c) (3.74, 106.5⁰, 56.13⁰)
d) (3.74, 106.5⁰, 56.31⁰)
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Answer: b
Explanation: r = √(x2+y2+z2) = √14 = 3.74
Θ = cos-1(z/r) = cos-1(-1/3.74) = 105.5⁰
Φ = tan-1(y/x) = tan-1(3/2) = 56.31⁰.

6. Find the Cartesian coordinates of B(4,25⁰,120⁰)

a) (0.845, 1.462, 3.625)
b) (-0.845, 1.462, 3.625)
c) (-8.45, 2.462, 6.325)
d) (8.45, 2.462, 6.325)
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Answer: b
Explanation: x = r sin θ cos φ = 4 sin25⁰ cos 120⁰ = -0.845
y = r sin θ sin φ = 4 sin 25⁰ sin 120⁰ = 1.462
z = r cos θ = 4 cos 25⁰ = 3.625.

7. The area of sphere can be computed from the sphere volume. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: On double integrating the differential volume, the area can be computed for a
sphere.

8. Given B= (10/r)i+( rcos θ) j+k in spherical coordinates. Find Cartesian points at (-3,4,0)
a) -2i + j
b) 2i + k
c) i + 2j
d) –i – 2k
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Answer: a
Explanation: r = √(x2+y2+z2) = √25 = 5
Θ = cos-1(z/r) = 1
Φ = tan-1(y/x) = tan-1(-4/3)
Thus, B = -2i + j.

9. The scalar factor of spherical coordinates is

a) 1, r, r sin θ
b) 1, r, r
c) r, r, 1
d) r, 1, r
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Answer: a
Explanation: The radius varies from unity to infinity, the plane angle from zero to 360 ⁰ and the z
plane from (-∞, ∞) .

10. Transform the vector (4,-2,-4) at (1,2,3) into spherical coordinates.

a) 3.197i – 2.393j + 4.472k
b) -3.197i + 2.393j – 4.472k
c) 3.197i + 2.393j + 4.472k
d) -3.197i – 2.393j – 4.472k
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Answer: b
Explanation: r = √(x2+y2+z2) = 3.74
Θ = cos-1(z/r) = cos-1(3/3.74) = 36.7⁰
Φ = tan-1(y/x) = tan-1(2/1) = 63.4⁰
A = (4 sin θ cos φ – 2 sin θ sin φ – 4cos θ)i + (4 cos θ cos φ – 2 cos θ sin φ + 4 sin θ)j + (-4 sin φ
– 2 cos φ)k
On substituting r, θ, φ, A = -3.197i + 2.393j – 4.472k.