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EE224

Problem Set I

1. Consider the scalar fields ψ1 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑧 , 𝜓2 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑧 and the two surfaces

obtained by setting ψ1 = 2 and 𝜓2 = 0. Find the angle between the two surfaces at an
intersection point 𝑃(0,1,1).
𝑧
2. Given a scalar field 𝜑(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧) = 𝑒 (2𝑥−𝑦) cos(2),
a. Evaluate the magnitude and direction of the maximum rate of increase of 𝜑(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧)
at the point 𝑃(1,2, 𝜋),
b. Find the rate of increase of 𝜑 at the point 𝑃(1,2, 𝜋) in the direction of the point
𝑄(0,0,2𝜋).
̅ around the ellipse centered at (0,0,2)
3. Given 𝐴̅ = 𝑥𝑦𝑎̂𝑥 + 𝑧 2 𝑎̂𝑦 − 𝑥𝑎̂𝑧 . Evaluate ∮𝐶 𝐴̅ × 𝑑𝑙
lying in the 𝑧 = 2 plane with semi-major and semi-minor axes 3 and 2 in the 𝑥 and 𝑦
directions, respectively.
hint: parametric equation of 𝐶 is: 𝑥 = 3 cos 𝑡 , 𝑦 = 2 sin 𝑡 , 𝑧 = 2, 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 2𝜋.
𝜋/2
4. Evaluate 𝐼 ̅ = ∫ 𝑎̂𝑅 𝑑𝜙
0
5. Let 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧) denote a point in cartesian coordinates. Then, the vector extending from origin
to point 𝑃 is called the position vector.

̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝑃 = 𝑅̅ = 𝑥𝑎̂𝑥 +y𝑎̂𝑦 + 𝑧𝑎̂𝑧 = 𝑅𝑎̂𝑅 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑅 = √𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑧 2 . Verify the following:

i. ̅( 1 ) = − 12 𝑎̂𝑅
∇ 𝑅 𝑅
ii. ̅(𝑅 𝑛 ) = 𝑛𝑅 𝑛−1 𝑎̂𝑅 , n: any integer, (for 𝑛 < 0, 𝑅 ≠ 0)
∇
iii. ̅(𝑓(𝑅)) = 𝑓 ′ (𝑅)𝑎̂𝑅
∇
iv. ̅ ∙ 𝑅̅ = 3
∇
v. ̅ ∙ ( 12 𝑎̂𝑅 ) = 0 at every point 𝑅 ≠ 0
∇ 𝑅
vi. ̅2 ( 1 ) = 0.
∇
𝑅
vii. ̅ × 𝑅̅ = 0.
∇
6. Consider the vector field 𝐴̅= 𝑥𝑎̂𝑥 .Verify divergence theorem for a sphere of radius 𝑎,
centered at the origin.
7. Evaluate the line integral of the vector function 𝐹̅ = 𝑥𝑎̂𝑥 + 𝑥 2 𝑦𝑎̂𝑦 + 𝑦 2 𝑥𝑎̂𝑧 around a
rectangular contour in the 𝑥𝑦-plane, starting from (0,0, ) to (2,0) then to (2,2) and then to
̅ × 𝐹̅ over the surface bounded by C and thus verify that Stokes’
(0,2). Also integrate ∇
theorem holds for this example.
8. Given
1
𝐹⃗ = 2 𝑎̂𝑟 , where 𝑟 is the cylindrical coordinate variable.
𝑟
a. Determine whether 𝐹⃗ is irrotational (curl-free), solenoidal (divergence-free), or
neither of these types.
b. Find
𝑃
∫𝑃 2 𝐹⃗ ∙ ⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑑𝑙
1

Over the spiral whose equation is given by 𝑟 = 𝑟𝑜 + 𝑎∅, 0 ≤ ∅ ≤ 3𝜋.

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9. 𝐴⃗ = (𝑥 2 𝑦 + 5)𝑎̂𝑥 + (3𝑦 − 𝑥𝑦 2 )𝑎̂𝑦 + (𝑧 + 1)𝑎̂𝑧 . Considering the given figure, find

a. ∫𝑆 𝐴̅ ∙ 𝑑𝑠⃗ where 𝑆4 is the bottom surface of the pyramid.
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b. ∫𝑆 𝐴̅ ∙ 𝑑𝑠⃗, where 𝑆1 , 𝑆2 and 𝑆3 are the side surfaces of the pyramid as shown in
1 ∪𝑆2∪𝑆3

the figure.

Note that you may find the divergence theorem useful.

(1,2,2)
S3

0,3,0) y
(0,1,0)

S4
S1
S2
x

(2,2,0)

10. Given the vector field

𝐴⃗ = (2𝑧 2 − 𝑦)𝑎̂𝑥 + (𝑧 − 𝑥)𝑎̂𝑦 + (𝑦 + 2𝑥𝑧) 𝑎̂𝑧
a. Determine whether 𝐴⃗ is irrotational (curl-free), solenoidal (divergence-free), or
neither of these types.
b. Find a scalar field 𝜙 such that 𝐴⃗ = ∇
⃗⃗𝜙,
c. Find,
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∫ 𝐴⃗ ∙ 𝑑𝑙⃗
𝐶

Where C consists of two circular arcs as shown in the figure.

Z=0 plane
2

-2 2 3

11. For 𝐴⃗ = 𝑦𝑎̂𝑥 + 𝑥𝑎̂𝑦 + 𝑧𝑎̂𝑧 verify divergence theorem for the cylindrical surface shown .

Z=5
r=2

12. Given the vector field

𝐴̅ = (𝑥 2 𝑦 3 + 5)𝑎̂𝑥 + (𝑥 3 𝑦 2 + 3)𝑎̂𝑦 + 2𝑦𝑎̂𝑧 .

Find

∫ 𝐴̅ ∙ 𝑑𝑙 ̅
𝐶

where 𝐶 is an open path consisting of a semicircle and a piece of straight line placed on the
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𝑥 = 2 plane as shown in the figure below.

Hint: Stokes’ theorem may be useful.

X=2 plane

y
-2 2

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EE224

Problem Set I

1. Consider the scalar fields ψ1 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑧 , 𝜓2 = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 𝑧 and the two surfaces

obtained by setting ψ1 = 2 and 𝜓2 = 0. Find the angle between the two surfaces at an
intersection point 𝑃(0,1,1).
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𝑧
2. Given a scalar field 𝜑(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧) = 𝑒 (2𝑥−𝑦) cos( ),
2
a. Evaluate the magnitude and direction of the maximum rate of increase of 𝜑(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧)
at the point 𝑃(1,2, 𝜋),
b. Find the rate of increase of 𝜑 at the point 𝑃(1,2, 𝜋) in the direction of the point
𝑄(0,0,2𝜋).
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̅ around the ellipse centered at (0,0,2)

3. Given 𝐴̅ = 𝑥𝑦𝑎̂𝑥 + 𝑧 2 𝑎̂𝑦 − 𝑥𝑎̂𝑧 . Evaluate ∮𝐶 𝐴̅ × 𝑑𝑙
lying in the 𝑧 = 2 plane with semi-major and semi-minor axes 3 and 2 in the 𝑥 and 𝑦
directions, respectively.
hint: parametric equation of 𝐶 is: 𝑥 = 3 cos 𝑡 , 𝑦 = 2 sin 𝑡 , 𝑧 = 2, 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 2𝜋.
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𝜋/4
4. Evaluate 𝐼 ̅ = ∫0 𝑎̂𝑅 𝑑𝜙.
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5. Let 𝑃(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧) denote a point in cartesian coordinates. Then, the vector extending from origin
to point 𝑃 is called the position vector.

̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝑃 = 𝑅̅ = 𝑥𝑎̂𝑥 +y𝑎̂𝑦 + 𝑧𝑎̂𝑧 = 𝑅𝑎̂𝑅 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑅 = √𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑧 2 . Verify the following:

i. ̅( 1 ) = − 12 𝑎̂𝑅
∇ 𝑅 𝑅
ii. ̅(𝑅 𝑛 ) = 𝑛𝑅 𝑛−1 𝑎̂𝑅 , n: any integer, (for 𝑛 < 0, 𝑅 ≠ 0)
∇
iii. ̅(𝑓(𝑅)) = 𝑓 ′ (𝑅)𝑎̂𝑅
∇
iv. ̅ ∙ 𝑅̅ = 3
∇
v. ̅ ∙ ( 12 𝑎̂𝑅 ) = 0 at every point 𝑅 ≠ 0
∇
𝑅
vi. ̅2 ( 1 ) = 0.
∇ 𝑅
vii. ̅ × 𝑅̅ = 0.
∇
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6. Consider the vector field 𝐴̅ = 𝑥𝑎̂𝑥 . Verify divergence theorem for a sphere of radius 𝑎,
centered at the origin.
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7. Evaluate the line integral of the vector function 𝐹̅ = 𝑥𝑎̂𝑥 + 𝑥 2 𝑦𝑎̂𝑦 + 𝑦 2 𝑥𝑎̂𝑧 around a
rectangular contour in the 𝑥𝑦-plane, starting from (0,0) and following the path through the
corners at (2,0), (2,2),(0,2), and (0,0) again, respectively. Also integrate ∇̅ × 𝐹̅ over the
surface bounded by C and thus verify that Stokes’ theorem holds for this example.
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8. Given
1
𝐹⃗ = 2 𝑎̂𝑟 , where 𝑟 is the cylindrical coordinate variable.
𝑟
a. Determine whether 𝐹⃗ is irrotational (curl-free), solenoidal (divergence-free), or
neither of these types.
b. Find
𝑃
∫𝑃 2 𝐹⃗ ∙ ⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑑𝑙
1

Over the spiral whose equation is given by 𝑟 = 𝑟𝑜 + 𝑎∅, 0 ≤ ∅ ≤ 3𝜋.

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9. 𝐴⃗ = (𝑥 2 𝑦 + 5)𝑎̂𝑥 + (3𝑦 − 𝑥𝑦 2 )𝑎̂𝑦 + (𝑧 + 1)𝑎̂𝑧 . Considering the given figure, find

a. ∫𝑆 𝐴̅ ∙ 𝑑𝑠⃗ where 𝑆4 is the bottom surface of the pyramid.
4

b. ∫𝑆 𝐴̅ ∙ 𝑑𝑠⃗, where 𝑆1 , 𝑆2 and 𝑆3 are the side surfaces of the pyramid as shown in
1 ∪𝑆2∪𝑆3
the figure.

Note that you may find the divergence theorem useful.

(1,2,2)
S3

0,3,0) y
(0,1,0)

S4
S1
S2
x

(2,2,0)
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10. Given the vector field

𝐴⃗ = (𝑧 2 − 𝑦)𝑎̂𝑥 + (𝑧 − 𝑥)𝑎̂𝑦 + (𝑦 + 2𝑥𝑧) 𝑎̂𝑧
a. Determine whether 𝐴⃗ is irrotational (curl-free), solenoidal (divergence-free), or
neither of these types.
b. Find a scalar field 𝜙 such that 𝐴⃗ = ∇
⃗⃗𝜙,
c. Find,

∫ 𝐴⃗ ∙ 𝑑𝑙⃗
𝐶

Where C consists of two circular arcs as shown in the figure.

Z=0 plane
2

-2 2 3
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11. For 𝐴⃗ = 𝑦𝑎̂𝑥 + 𝑥𝑎̂𝑦 + 𝑧𝑎̂𝑧 verify divergence theorem for the cylindrical surface shown

Z=5
r=2

x
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12. Given the vector field 𝐴̅ = (𝑥 2 𝑦 3 + 5)𝑎̂𝑥 + (𝑥 3 𝑦 2 + 3)𝑎̂𝑦 + 2𝑦𝑎̂𝑧 .

Find ∫𝐶 𝐴̅ ∙ 𝑑𝑙 ̅

where 𝐶 is an open path consisting of a semicircle and a piece of straight line placed on the
𝑥 = 2 plane as shown in the figure below.
Hint: Stokes’ theorem may be useful.

X=2 plane

y
-2 2

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Q4
A volume charge density generates an electric field of the form
𝐸 = (2𝑥𝑦 + 1)𝑦𝑧𝑎 + (2𝑥𝑦 + 1)𝑥𝑧𝑎 + 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦)𝑎 .

a. Determine the form of function 𝑓.

b. Find the charge density that generates the 𝐸 field.
c. Calculate the total charge enclosed by the top hemisphere of radius 𝑎, which is centered at the
origin.
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Q8
As shown in the figure, charge distributions on the three contours c1, c2,
and c3, and two discrete charges at points O1 and O2 contribute to the
electric field. Charge distributions are given as follows:
𝜌 = 3 𝐶/𝑚 on c1 (a circle of radius 𝑏 = 4 centered at the origin),
𝜌 = 5𝑦 𝐶/𝑚 on c2 (a semi-circle of radius 𝑎 = 2 centered at the origin),
𝜌 = 𝑦 𝐶/𝑚 on c3 (a line segment on 𝑦 axis from 𝑦 = −1 to 𝑦 = 1),
4 C located at 𝑃1(𝑥, 𝑦) = (-√2, √2) and
4 C located at 𝑃2(𝑥, 𝑦) = (+√2, √2).
Calculate electric field intensity at the origin, 𝐸 (0,0).
Calculate electrostatic potential at the origin, 𝑉(0,0).
Q9
A spherically layered material is as shown in the figure:
𝑎 < 𝑅 < 𝑏 : volume charge distribution  = 3 C/m3
𝑏 < 𝑅 < 𝑐 : Perfect Electric Conductor (PEC)
𝑅 < 𝑎 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑅 > 𝑐 : Free space.
Assuming zero potential at infinity, determine the electrostatic
potential V(R) everywhere.

Q10
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Homework Assignment 3

Question 1

An infinitely long static line electric charge density q0 (C/m) on the z axis is
placed inside an infinitely long cylindrical shell with inner radius a and outer
radius b > a. The permittivity of the shell is given as ϵ0a2/ρ2, where ρ is
the cylindrical radial variable. Note: While it is usually not observed in nature,
a permittivity value smaller than the vacuum permittivity (ϵ0) can be obtained
via metamaterials.

a) Find the electric flux density everywhere.

b) Find the electric field intensity everywhere.
c) Find the polarization inside the dielectric.
d) Find all equivalent polarization charges.
e) Show that the total polarization charge is zero.
f) Using the equivalent problem, i.e., vacuum everywhere, verify the
expression for the electric field intensity for a < ρ < b.

Question 2

A spherical shell with inner radius a and outer radius b > a is permanently
polarized as 𝑃̅(𝑟̅ ) = 𝑎̂𝑅 𝑃0, where P0 is a constant. The shell is located
in vacuum and there is no (true) electric charge density anywhere.
a) Find all equivalent polarization charges.
b) Show that the total polarization charge is zero.
c) Find the electric field intensity everywhere.
d) Find the electric scalar potential at the origin, if it is zero at infinity.
e) Find the electric flux density everywhere.

Question 3

Consider a spherical capacitor involving two PECs of radii a and b > a, and
an inhomogeneous dielectric material between them. It is given that the
permittivity of the dielectric changes only with respect to the radial
variable R (i.e., we have 𝜀(𝑟̅ ) = 𝜀(𝑅)). When the inner PEC is charged
with Q0, the polarization inside the dielectric is given as
𝑄0 𝑎
𝑃̅(𝑟̅ ) = 𝑎̂𝑅 2
(1 − )
4𝜋𝑅 𝑅
Find the capacitance of the capacitor.
Question 4

The dielectric of the spherical capacitor given in Question 3 is replaced with a material having a
permittivity profile of ϵ = ϵ0(1+ sin θ). Assume a voltage source V0 is connected between the spheres.
a) Find the capacitance of the capacitor.
b) Find the energy stored by the capacitor.
c) Find the polarization inside the capacitor.
d) Find the equivalent polarization charges everywhere.
e) How the free electric charges are distributed on the inner conductor?
f) Does the electric field intensity inside the capacitor depend on θ? If not, explain how this is possible
despite θ-dependent permittivity.

Question 5

The interface between two dielectrics has a uniform surface

charge density 𝜌𝑠 . The fields are constant in their respective
media. Given that 𝐷 ̅1 = −20𝑎̂𝑥 + 15𝑎̂𝑦 + 5𝑎̂𝑧 in medium
̅2 = 𝐸2𝑥 𝑎̂𝑥 + 𝐸2𝑦 𝑎̂𝑦 + 2 𝑎̂𝑧 in medium 2, find
1 and 𝐷
𝜀0

a) The surface charge density 𝜌𝑠 at the interface

b) 𝐸2𝑥 and 𝐸2𝑦
c) The polarization charge densities and clearly indicate
where they exist.

Question 6

Assume that a spherical conductor carrying a total charge of Q, is placed at

the boundary of two semi-infinite dielectric regions so that its center is at
the boundary as shown in Fig. 4. Determine the electric field everywhere.
Can you solve this problem with a similar approach if the conductor is
offset from the boundary?

Question 7

a) What net energy is required to move a spherical shell (inner radius a and outer
radius b) of uniform volume charge density from infinity to a point where it is
concentric with a point charge Q in vacuum?

b) Calculate the energy required to distribute a total charge of Q uniformly on the inner
surface of a spherical dielectric shell (ε=2ε0) of inner radius a and outer radius b.
Question 8

A coaxial cylindrical capacitor, of length 10 cm, with a movable dielectric, whose cross-section is given in
the figure, is used as a potentiometer by connecting inner and outer conductors to any two points we
would like to measure. The movable dielectric is connected to a string on one side, which keeps the
dielectric at 𝑧 = 0 position at rest.

a) Find the expression for the capacitance of a cylindrical capacitor filled with an arbitrary dielectric,
if the inner radius is 𝑎, the outer radius is 𝑏 and the length is 𝑙. Assume no fringing. (If already
knew the answer, you do not need to derive it.)
b) Find the energy of the cylindrical capacitor.
c) Find the force acting on the dielectric slab. Please note that force is a vectoral quantity.
d) Find the outer radius 𝑏, if the potentiometer can measure up to 2500 V, the inner radius 𝑎 is 1
cm, the relative permittivity of the dielectric 𝜖𝑟 is 5 and the spring constant 𝑘 of the spring is
2 × 109 𝜖0 N/m. Note that the force of a spring is 𝐹 = 𝑘𝑧. Assume no friction.
e) What type of a dielectric should one choose for a safe operation of such a device?
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Q.1

a) Two circular cylindrical materials of height ℎ and radii 𝑎 are stacked and connected to a
voltage source 𝑉 as shown in the figure. The top and bottom surfaces are covered by perfect
conductors to keep the potential constant on z
these surfaces. The electrical properties of
these materials are
𝜎1 = 4𝜎0 , 𝜀1 = 2𝜀0 h s1,e1

𝜎2 = 6𝜎0 , 𝜀2 = 3𝜀0 a V
b) Determine the current density everywhere,
h s2,e2
c) Find the resistance of the structure between
the top and bottom surfaces,
d) Find the charge density (volume and/or
surface) in the structure,
e) Find the dissipated power density everywhere and the total power dissipated in the
structure.

Question 2
z
The spherical region shown in the figure is filled with two
0 1
different lossy materials such that
• Region 1: {𝑎 ≤ 𝑅 ≤ 𝑏, 0 ≤ 𝜃 ≤ 𝜃0 , 0 ≤ 𝜙 ≤ 2𝜋}
has 𝜖 = 𝜖0 , 𝜎 = 𝜎1
𝜎1 𝜎1
• Region 2: {𝑎 ≤ 𝑅 ≤ 𝑏, 𝜃0 ≤ 𝜃 ≤ 𝜃1 , 0 ≤ 𝜙 ≤ 2𝜋}
𝜎2 𝜎2
has 𝜖 = 𝜖0 , 𝜎 = 𝜎2
𝑅=𝑏
A battery of V0 volts is connected between the electrodes
𝑅=𝑎
at 𝑅 = 𝑎 and 𝑅 = 𝑏. + V0
a) Assuming that electric field intensity in the region O
𝐾
has the form 𝐸⃗ = 𝑎̂𝑅 𝑅2 , find the constant K in terms of V0 in both Region 1 and 2.

b) Determine the current density vector 𝐽 in both Region 1 and 2.

 c) Determine the total resistance R of the given structure.
d) Determine the dissipated power density (in 𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑠/𝑚3 ) in both Region 1 and 2.
e) Determine the power dissipated in Region 1 {𝑎 ≤ 𝑅 ≤ 𝑏, 0 ≤ 𝜃 ≤ 𝜃0 , 0 ≤ 𝜙 ≤ 2𝜋}, using
the result in part d).
Q.3
A battery drives a steady current 𝐼0 through a spherical resistor with inner radius a and outer
radius b as shown in the figure. The resistor is made of an inhomogeneous and lossy dielectric
with parameters𝜀 = 𝜀0 , 𝜎 = 𝜎0 𝑅 where 𝜎0 is a given finite and positive constant. Electrode
surfaces of the resistor at 𝑅 = 𝑎 and 𝑅 = 𝑏 are assumed to be perfect electric conductor (PEC)
surfaces (in realistic applications, the electrode surfaces are electroplated by a very good
conductor to provide excellent electrical contacts).
Obtain the expressions (in terms of the given parameters) for
a) the volume current density vector 𝐽̄and the electric field intensity vector 𝐸̄ ,
b) the battery voltage 𝑉0 and the resistance R of the spherical dielectric shell,
c) the dissipated power density within the resistor,
d) the total power dissipated within the resistor.

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𝜀1 = 4𝜀𝑜 𝜀2 = 𝜀𝑜
𝜎1 =? 𝜎2 = 5

𝐽1ҧ = 𝐽1𝑥 𝑎̂𝑥 + 6𝑎̂𝑦 𝐽2ҧ = 𝐽1𝑥 𝑎̂𝑥 + 𝐽2𝑦 𝑎̂𝑦

ഥ1 = 𝐷1𝑥 𝑎̂𝑥 + 8𝜀0 𝑎̂𝑦

𝐷 𝐸ത2 = 2𝑎̂𝑥 − 𝐸2𝑦 𝑎̂𝑦

Medium 2
Medium 1
x

Two lossy dielectric media (𝑥 < 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 < 0) with conductivities 𝜎1 and 𝜎2 , and permittivities 𝜀1
and 𝜀2 , respectively, are separetedby a planar interface at 𝑥 = 0 as shown in the figure. There is a
steady current flow and the fields are constant in their respective media. Find,
a) conductivity of the first medium, 𝜎1 ,
b) the unknown field components, i.e., 𝐽1𝑥 , 𝐷1𝑥 , 𝐽2𝑥 , 𝐽2𝑦 and 𝐸2𝑦 ,
c) the surface charge density, 𝜌, at the interface.
Q.5

z
z

𝐼𝑜

𝐼𝑜
𝐼𝑜

P(0, 𝑏, 0) y
P(0, 𝑎, 0) y c

b
 a) Consider a current carrying wire which extends from 𝑧 = 0 to infinity along the z axis as shown in
⃗ at the point 𝑃(𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 𝑎, 𝑧 = 0) employing the
Figure (a). Find the magnetic flux density 𝐵
Biot-Savart Law. The current of the wire is 𝐼𝑜 and the wire is assumed to be a part of a closed
circuit.
b) Now consider the wire structure consisting of two semi-infinite straight line segments and a
semicircle shown in Figure (b). Find the magnetic flux density 𝐵⃗ at the point 𝑃(𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 𝑏, 𝑧 =
0) employing the Biot-Savart Law.
𝑑𝑧 𝑧
Hint: ∫ 3 =
(𝑟 2 +𝑧 2 )2 𝑟 2 √𝑟 2 +𝑧 2

Q.6
As shown in the figure, there exists a nonuniform surface current density given as
𝜋
𝑎̂ 𝐽 𝑟′ sin ( 𝑟 ′ ) 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑆 ′ : {𝑎 ≤ 𝑟 ′ ≤ 2𝑎, 0 ≤ ∅′ ≤ 2𝜋, 𝑧 ′ = 0}
𝐽𝑠ҧ = { ∅ 𝑜 𝑎 A/m
0 𝑒𝑙𝑠𝑒𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒
in vacuum where 𝐽𝑜 is a constant. Compute the magnetic flux density vector 𝐵ത at the origin.
z

𝐽ҧ y

x
 EE224
Problem Set V

1. An infinitely long line current I flows along the axis of an infinitely long cylindrical Shell
structure (with inner and outer radii 𝑎 and 𝑏) as shown in the figüre. The material filling
the Shell region is magnetized with the magnetization vector 𝑀⃗ = 𝑀 𝑎 where 𝑀 is
known constant.

a) Find the equivalent magnetization current densities

wherever they exist.
b) Find the total surface magnetization current and
the total volüme magnetization current.
c) Find the magnetic field intensity vector 𝐻⃗
everywhere.
d) Using your answer to part c, find the magnetic flux
density vector 𝐵⃗ everywhere.

y
2. A constant current Io is present in a conducting loop as
shown in the figure.
a) Find the vector potential A and the magnetic field B at
the center, P(0,0,0).
b) Find the vector potential, A, at any point on z-axis. Is it r =b x
possible to get B from this calculated A?
r =a

Io

3. A toroidal core with rectangular cross section has a nonuniform permeability 𝜇(𝑟) = .
N turns of wire carrying a steady current of I are uniformly wound on the toroid as shown
in the figure.
a) Find 𝐻⃗ and 𝐵⃗ inside the toroid.
b) Find the self inductance of the coil using the flux definition of inductance.
c) Find the magnetic stored energy in the toroid.
d) Find the self inductance using energy definition.
e) Now assume that an infinitely long wire is placed along the z-axis. Find the mutual
inductance between the toroidal coil and the infinitely long wire.
4. An infinitely long thin wire is carrying a current I1 in the
z-direction. A rigid conducting loop carries a current I2 as
shown in the figure.
a) Determine the magnetostatic force that is applied to
the current carrying loop.
b) What is the force applied to the infinitely long thin
wire? I1
I2 h
a

5. An air filled long coaxial cable is

short-circuitted at its end by a thin
conducting plate. Inner conductor is
hollow. Determine the force on the
end plate corresponding to a current
of intensity I flowing on the cable.
Radii of the conductors are 𝑎and 𝑏.
 EE224 Problem Set 5 Solutions

1. An infinitely long line current I flows along the axis of an infinitely long
cylindrical Shell structure (with inner and outer radii 𝑎 and 𝑏) as shown in the
figüre. The material filling the Shell region is magnetized with the magnetization
vector 𝑀⃗ = 𝑀 𝑎 where 𝑀 is known constant.

a) Find the equivalent magnetization current densities wherever they exist.

b) Find the total surface magnetization current and the total volüme
magnetization current.
c) Find the magnetic field intensity vector 𝐻⃗ everywhere.
d) Using your answer to part c, find the magnetic flux density vector 𝐵⃗
everywhere.
 y
2. A constant current Io is present in a conducting loop as shown in
the figure.
a) Find the vector potential A and the magnetic field B at the center,
P(0,0,0).
b) Find the vector potential, A, at any point on z-axis. Is it possible to
get B from this calculated A? r =b x
r =a

Io
3. A toroidal core with rectangular cross section has a nonuniform permeability 𝜇(𝑟) = . N turns of
wire carrying a steady current of I are uniformly wound on the toroid as shown in the figure.
a) Find 𝐻⃗ and 𝐵⃗ inside the toroid.
b) Find the self inductance of the coil using the flux definition of inductance.
c) Find the magnetic stored energy in the toroid.
d) Find the self inductance using energy definition.
e) Now assume that an infinitely long wire is placed along the z-axis. Find the mutual inductance
between the toroidal coil and the infinitely long wire.
 4. An infinitely long thin wire is carrying a current I1 in the
z-direction. A rigid conducting loop carries a current I2 as
shown in the figure.
a) Determine the magnetostatic force that is applied to
the current carrying loop.
b) What is the force applied to the infinitely long thin
wire? I1
I2 h
a

See lecture notes for the solution

5. An air filled long coaxial cable is
short-circuitted at its end by a thin
conducting plate. Inner conductor is
hollow. Determine the force on the end
plate corresponding to a current of
intensity I flowing on the cable. Radii
of the conductors are a and b.

Solution : The magnetic field inside the air region is found via Ampere’s law as

I
2rH   I  H  
2r
Hence the change in energy stored for a dz length increase is given as

2
1   b 2 dz   I 
dWm    0 H  H dV     0
  r dz d dr
2 r  a  0 z 0 2
 2r 
 I2 b
dWm  0 ln dz
4 a
 dWm  I2 b
F aˆ z  0 ln aˆ z
dz I const 4 a
EE303 Problem Set #1 SOLUTIONS
Solution of Problem 3

The coordinate system is chosen as shown above where the origin is shown by O.
The total B field (written as the superposition of B-field contributions due to each
line current) at an arbitrary point within the rectangular loop, with coordinate y, is
Solution to Problem 4:
Solution to Problem 5: