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Maxwell's Equations MCQ [Free PDF] – 3 Objective Questions with Answers

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Continuity Equation (1)

Q1Moderate
The continuity equation is a combination of which of the two laws?
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Correct answer: B. Ampere law and Gauss law
Quick explanation

The continuity equation follows by taking the divergence of the Ampère-Maxwell law and using Gauss' law. This yields ∇·J = -∂ρv/∂t.

∇×H = J + ∂D/∂t 0 = ∇·J + ∂(∇·D)/∂t ∇·J = -∂ρv/∂t
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Displacement Current (1)

Q2Moderate
Consider the following statements regarding Maxwell’s Equations:
1. Maxwell’s equations unify electric and magnetic field theories.
2. Displacement current term was introduced to modify Ampere’s law.
3. Time-varying electric field produces magnetic field.
4. Maxwell equations apply only to static fields.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C. 1, 2 and 3 only
Quick explanation

Maxwell's equations unify electric and magnetic fields. Maxwell added displacement current to Ampere's law, showing that a time-varying electric field acts as a source of magnetic field. Key relation: ∇×H=J+∂D/∂t; ∇×E=−∂B/∂t.

Exam focus: Changing E produces H; changing B produces E. Common trap: Maxwell's equations are not limited to static fields.

∇×H=J+∂D/∂t; ∇×E=−∂B/∂t.
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Faraday's Law (1)

Q3Easy
Calculate the emf when the flux is given by 3sin t + 5cos t.
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Correct answer: B. − 3cos t + 5sin t
Quick explanation

Faraday's law gives e = -dΦ/dt. For Φ = 3 sin t + 5 cos t, dΦ/dt = 3 cos t - 5 sin t, so e = -3 cos t + 5 sin t.

e = -dΦ/dt Φ = 3sin t + 5cos t dΦ/dt = 3cos t - 5sin t e = -3cos t + 5sin t
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