This set of Electromagnetic Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Reflection and Transmission Coefficients”.
1. The reflection coefficient of a wave with transmission coefficient 0.35 is
a) 1.35
b) 0.65
c) 0.35
d) 0.7
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Explanation: The reflection coefficient is the reverse of the transmission coefficient. Thus T + R = 1. On substituting for T = 0.35, the reflection coefficient R will be 1 – 0.35 = 0.65 (no unit).
2. The incident wave amplitude is 24 units. Find the reflected wave amplitude if the reflection coefficient is 0.6.
a) 14.4
b) 16.6
c) 13.3
d) 11.1
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Explanation: The reflection coefficient is the ratio of the reflected amplitude to the incident amplitude. Thus R = Er/Ei. On substituting for Ei = 24 and R = 0.6, we get Er = R Ei = 0.6 X 24 = 14.4 units.
3. Find the reflection coefficient of the wave passing through two media having intrinsic impedances of 4 and 9 respectively.
a) 0.5
b) 1
c) 0.38
d) 0.1
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Explanation: The reflection coefficient in terms of intrinsic impedances is given by R = η2 – η1/η2 + η1. On substituting for η1 = 4 and η2 = 9, we get R = 9 – 4/9 + 4 = 5/13 = 0.38.
4. The reflection coefficient of a wave travelling through two media having permittivities 4 and 9 respectively is
a) 0
b) 0.5
c) 0.25
d) 0.2
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Explanation: The reflection coefficient in terms of permittivity is given by R = √ε2 – √ε1/√ε2 + √ε1. On substituting for ε1 = 4 and ε2 = 9, we get R = 3 – 2/3 + 2 = 1/5 = 0.2.
5. Calculate the transmission coefficient, when the incident and transmitted amplitudes are 10 and 7 respectively.
a) 17
b) 3
c) 10/7
d) 0.7
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Explanation: The transmission coefficient is defined as the ratio of the transmitted amplitude to the incident amplitude. Thus T = Et/Ei. On substituting for Ei = 10 and Et = 7, we get T = 7/10 = 0.7.
6. The transmission coefficient in a wave travelling through two media having intrinsic impedances of 5.5 and 1.33 is
a) 0.389
b) 0.55
c) 0.133
d) 0.42
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Explanation: The transmission coefficient is terms of the intrinsic impedance is given by T = 2η2/η1 + η2. On substituting for η1 = 5.5 and η2 = 1.33, we get T = 2 x 1.33/1.33 + 5.5 = 2.66/6.83 = 0.389.
7. The transmission coefficient in a wave travelling through two media having permittivities 4 and 1 is
a) 1/4
b) 3/2
c) 3/4
d) 2/3
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Explanation: The transmission coefficient in terms of the permittivity is given by T= 2√ε2/√ε1 + √ε2. On substituting for ε1 = 4 and ε2 = 1, we get T= 2(1)/1 + 2 = 2/3.
8. The reflection coefficient of a transmission line having characteristic and load impedances as 50 and 30 ohm respectively is
a) 1/4
b) 1/8
c) 1/2
d) 3/4
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Explanation: The reflection coefficient of a transmission line is given by, R = ZL – Zo/ZL + Zo, where ZL and Zo is the load and characteristic impedances respectively. On substituting ZL = 30 and Zo = 50, the reflection coefficient R = 50 – 30/50 + 30 = 20/80 = 1/4.
9. In matched line, the transmission coefficient is
a) 0
b) 1
c) -1
d) Infinity
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Explanation: In matched line, the maximum power is transferred from transmitter to receiver. Such reflection coefficient will be zero and transmission coefficient is unity.
10. Find the power reflected in a transmission line, when the reflection coefficient and input power are 0.45 and 18V respectively.
a) 3.645
b) 6.453
c) 4.563
d) 5.463
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Explanation: The ratio of the reflected to incident amplitudes gives the reflection. Similarly, the ratio of reflected to incident power gives square of the reflection coefficient. Thus Prefl = R2Pinc. On substituting for R = 0.45 and Pinc = 18, we get Prefl = 0.452 x 18 = 3.645 units.
11. The transmitted power in a transmission line, when the reflection coefficient and the incident power are 0.6 and 24V respectively, is
a) 15.36
b) 51.63
c) 15.63
d) 51.36
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Explanation: The transmitted power in terms of the reflection coefficient and the incident power is Ptr = (1-R2)Pinc, where R = 0.6 and Pinc = 24, from the given data. Thus Ptr = (1- 0.62) x 24 = 15.36 units.
12. The reflection coefficient of a short circuit transmission line is -1. State True/False.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: For a short circuit line, the losses are maximum due to heavy current flow. This leads to less transmission and more attenuation. Thus the reflection coefficient is negative. R = -1 for short circuit lines.
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