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The document outlines the supplementary winter examination details for the B. Tech course in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, scheduled for December 18, 2024. It includes instructions for students, a breakdown of questions with marks, and topics related to antennas and wave propagation. Students must answer a compulsory objective question and choose four additional questions from a specified range.

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The document outlines the supplementary winter examination details for the B. Tech course in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, scheduled for December 18, 2024. It includes instructions for students, a breakdown of questions with marks, and topics related to antennas and wave propagation. Students must answer a compulsory objective question and choose four additional questions from a specified range.

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DR.

BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, LONERE


Supplementary Winter Examination – 2024
Course: B. Tech. Semester : VI
Branch :Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering and Allied
Subject Code & Name: Antennas and Wave Propagation [BTETC601]
Max Marks: 60 Date: 18/12/2024 Duration: 3 Hr.
Instructions to the Students:
1. Each question carries 12 marks.
2. Question No. 1 will be compulsory and include objective-type questions.
3. Candidates are required to attempt any four questions from Question No. 2 to Question No.
6.
4. The level of question/expected answer as per OBE or the Course Outcome (CO) on which the
question is based is mentioned in ( ) in front of the question.
5. Use of non-programmable scientific calculators is allowed.
6. Assume suitable data wherever necessary and mention it clearly.
(Level/CO) Marks
Q. 1 Objective type questions. (Compulsory Question) CO01,02,03 12
1 Which of the following equations describes the power density of an 1
electromagnetic wave in free space?
a. Friis Transmission Equation b. Maxwell's Equations
c. Poynting Vector Equation d. Wave Equation
2 Which of the following frequencies is typically used for ground 1
wave propagation?
a. VHF b. UHF c. Microwave d. LF
3 What is the MUF? 1
a. The highest frequency that can be used for sky wave propagation
b. The lowest frequency that can be used for sky wave propagation
c. The frequency at which the ionosphere is most reflective
d. The frequency at which the ionosphere is least reflective
4 Which of the following is NOT a type of antenna? 1
a. Dipole antenna b. Parabolic reflector
c. Capacitor d. Horn antenna
5 What is the main difference between a broadside array and an end- 1
fire array?
a. The direction of maximum radiation
b. The number of elements in the array
c. The spacing between the elements
d. The polarization of the elements
6 Which of the following is a parasitic element in a Yagi-Uda antenna 1
array?
a. The driven element b. The reflector
c. The director d. Both reflector and director

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7 Which of the following is a common drawback of smart antenna 1
systems?
a. High cost b. Increased complexity
c. Reduced coverage area d. All of the above
8 What is the primary function of a horn antenna? 1
a. To enhance the directivity of the radiated wave
b. To provide circular polarization
c. To reduce ground losses
d. To improve impedance matching
9 What is the primary purpose of a lens antenna? 1
a. To amplify the signal
b. To focus the radiated energy
c. To improve impedance matching
d. To provide circular polarization
10 What is the characteristic radiation pattern of a small loop 1
antenna?
a. Omni-directional b. Figure-eight
c. Cardioid d. Circular
11 Which of the following is NOT a common application of smart 1
antennas?
a. Cellular networks b. Radar systems
c. Satellite communications d. Power transmission
12 Antenna polarization refers to: 1
a) The direction of the electric field of the radiated wave
b) The direction of the magnetic field of the radiated wave
c) The direction of the antenna's physical orientation
d) The frequency of the radiated wave

Q. 2 Solve the following. 12


A. Explain the concept of free space propagation and derive the Friis CO 01 6
Transmission Equation.
B. Differentiate between ground wave, sky wave, and space wave CO 02 6
propagation.

Q.3 Solve the following. 12


A. Explain: CO 02 6
(a) Radiation Pattern, (b) Radiation Power Density,
(c) Radiation Intensity, (d) Antenna Efficiency,
(e) Half-Power Beamwidth, (f) Reciprocity Theorem
B. With the help of neat diagram explain radiation mechanism from two CO 02 6
wire.

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Q. 4 Solve Any Two of the following. 12
A. Explain the two element uniform array and prove that CO 02 6

B. Discuss the principle of pattern multiplication in an N-element linear CO 03 6


array. How does the radiation pattern evolve as the number of
elements increases?
C. Compare the characteristics of a binomial and Dolph Tchebyshev CO 03 6
antenna array. Explain the design principles behind each type and
how they affect the antenna's performance.

Q.5 Solve Any Two of the following. 12


A. Compare adaptive and fixed beamforming techniques along with the CO 02 6
distinguishing features of each, and in what scenarios are they most
effective?
B. Explain MUF. A high frequency radio link has to be established CO 02 6
between two points as a distance of 2700 km on earth’s surface.
Consider the ionospheric height to be 250 km and its critical
frequency 5 MHz, calculate the MUF for the given path
C. Explain the advantages of smart antennas in wireless communication CO 03 6
systems

Q. 6 Solve Any Two of the following. 12


A. Explain travelling wave Antennas in detail. CO 03 6
B. Explain the structural design and working principle of antennas with CO 03 6
parabolic reflectors. Discuss the radiation pattern and the focusing
properties of such antennas.
C. Write a short note on (a) Rhombic Antenna and (b) V antenna. CO 02,03 6

*** End ***

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