1
GATE ECE 2001
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
If a plane electromagnetic wave satisfies the equation $${{{\partial ^2}\,{E_x}} \over {\partial \,{z^2}}} = \,{c^2}{{{\partial ^2}\,{E_x}} \over {\partial \,{t^2}}},$$ the wave propagates in the
A
x-direction
B
z-direction
C
y-direction
D
x z plane at an angle of $${{{45}^ \circ }}$$ between the x and z directions
2
GATE ECE 2001
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
A transmission line is distortionless if
A
$$R\,L = {1 \over {G\,C}}$$
B
$$R\,L = G\,C$$
C
$$L\,G = R\,C$$
D
$$R\,G = L\,C$$
3
GATE ECE 2001
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
In a uniform linear array, four isotropic radiating elements are spaced $$\lambda /4$$ apart. The progressive phase shift between the elements required for forming the main beam at 60° off the end-fire is
A
$$ - \pi \,\,rad$$
B
$$ - \pi /2\,\,rad$$
C
$$ - \pi /4\,\,rad$$
D
$$ - \pi /8\,\,rad$$
4
GATE ECE 2001
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The phase velocity of waves propagating in a hollow metal waveguide is
A
greater than the velocity of light in free space
B
less than the velocity of light in free space
C
equal to the velocity of light in free space
D
equal to the group velocity