Waveguides: A Comprehensive Guide for Electrical Engineering Students

Question 1

In a rectangular waveguide, the cutoff frequency for the TE10 mode is the frequency at which:

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the TE10 mode can no longer propagate through the waveguide

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the TE10 mode has its maximum power transmission

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the TE10 mode experiences minimum attenuation

Question 2

The power transmission efficiency of a waveguide is defined as the:

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Ratio of power transmitted to power dissipated

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Ratio of power dissipated to power transmitted

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Ratio of power reflected to power transmitted

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Ratio of power transmitted to power reflected

Question 3

In a waveguide, what is the phase velocity of the wave?

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Phase constant divided by angular frequency

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Speed of light in vacuum

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Speed of light in the medium

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Group velocity divided by phase velocity

Question 4

What is the characteristic impedance of a waveguide without losses?

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Infinite

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Zero

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Dependent on frequency

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Dependent on waveguide dimensions

Question 5

Which of the following is **not** a distinguishing feature between TE and TM modes in waveguides?

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Power handling capacity

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Electric field patterns

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Magnetic field patterns

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Cutoff frequencies

Question 6

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the power transmission in a waveguide?

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Temperature

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Cross-sectional dimensions

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Material properties

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Frequency

Question 7

What is the purpose of a mode converter in a waveguide system?

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To convert one mode into another

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To increase the power transmission

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To reduce the losses

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To change the direction of propagation

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using waveguides over coaxial cables?

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Easier to manufacture

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Lower loss

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Higher power handling capacity

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Wider frequency bandwidth

Question 9

Which type of waveguide exhibits the highest power-handling capacity?

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Circular waveguide

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Rectangular waveguide

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Elliptical waveguide

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Coaxial waveguide

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of a waveguide tuner?

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To adjust the waveguide length to match the wavelength of the propagating wave.

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To reduce power loss due to mode conversion.

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To increase the bandwidth of the waveguide.

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To isolate the waveguide from external interference.

Question 11

In a lossless waveguide, what is the relationship between phase velocity and group velocity?

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Phase velocity = Group velocity

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Phase velocity > Group velocity

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Phase velocity < Group velocity

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Phase velocity is complex

Question 12

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using waveguides compared to coaxial cables?

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More difficult to manufacture

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Higher power handling capacity

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Lower loss

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Smaller size

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a waveguide?

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Has a finite phase velocity

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Confines electromagnetic waves to a specific region

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Supports multiple modes of propagation simultaneously

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Can transmit power over extended distances

Question 14

In a rectangular waveguide, the transverse electric (TE) mode with the lowest cutoff frequency is:

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TE10

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TE01

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TE20

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TE11

Question 15

The phase velocity of an electromagnetic wave in a circular waveguide can be described as:

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Dependent on the waveguide's radius

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Equal to the speed of light in vacuum

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Greater than the speed of light in vacuum

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Less than the speed of light in vacuum

Question 16

The cutoff frequency of a waveguide is primarily determined by:

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A combination of both A and B

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Cross-sectional dimensions

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Material properties

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Operating frequency

Question 17

What is the dominant mode in a rectangular waveguide?

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TE10

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TM11

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TE11

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TM01

Question 18

What is the power transmission efficiency of a lossless waveguide?

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100%

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0%

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25%

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50%

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a type of waveguide mode?

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TME

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TE

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TM

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TEM

Question 20

What factor primarily determines the power handling capacity of a waveguide?

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Cross-sectional area

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Material conductivity

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Length

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Frequency

Question 21

In optical communication systems, how do waveguides help address signal degradation?

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Reduce signal dispersion

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Increase signal power

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Eliminate noise

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of a mode filter in a waveguide system?

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To suppress unwanted modes

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To reduce signal distortion

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To adjust impedance matching

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To increase power transmission

Question 23

In a rectangular waveguide, how do the dimensions 'a' and 'b' influence the cutoff frequencies and field patterns of the TE10 and TM01 modes?

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Increasing 'a' lowers the TE10 cutoff frequency and raises the TM01 cutoff frequency, while increasing 'b' raises the TE10 cutoff frequency and lowers the TM01 cutoff frequency.

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Increasing 'a' and 'b' raises the cutoff frequencies of both TE10 and TM01 modes.

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Increasing 'a' and 'b' lowers the cutoff frequencies of both TE10 and TM01 modes.

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The dimensions 'a' and 'b' have no effect on the cutoff frequencies or field patterns of the TE10 and TM01 modes.

Question 24

What is the dominant mode in a rectangular waveguide with the lowest cutoff frequency ?

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TE10

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TE01

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TM11

Question 25

What is the purpose of a mode converter in a waveguide system?

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To convert between different waveguide modes

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To increase power transmission efficiency

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To reduce waveguide losses

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To change the waveguide operating frequency

Question 26

What is the advantage of using a circular waveguide over a rectangular waveguide?

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Lower loss and higher power handling capability

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More compact and lightweight

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Easier to manufacture and assemble

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Higher bandwidth and lower dispersion

Question 27

Which advantage of waveguides over other transmission lines makes them advantageous for high-power applications?

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Low loss and high power handling capacity

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Easy to install and maintain

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Cost-effective

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Wide bandwidth

Question 28

What is the function of a mode transducer in a waveguide system?

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Convert one mode to another

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Filter out unwanted modes

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Match the impedance between the waveguide and the load

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Amplify the signal

Question 29

Which of the following materials is commonly used to make waveguides due to its low loss characteristics at microwave frequencies?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Ceramic

Question 30

What is the primary application of waveguides?

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Transmission of electromagnetic signals

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Detection of electromagnetic waves

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Generation of electromagnetic waves

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Amplification of electromagnetic waves

Question 31

The power transmission efficiency of a waveguide is primarily governed by which factor?

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Loss tangent of the waveguide material

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Signal frequency

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Mode of wave propagation

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Length of the waveguide

Question 32

The characteristic impedance of a rectangular waveguide is determined by:

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Dimensions and material properties of the waveguide

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Impedance of free space

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A fixed constant value

Question 33

A rectangular waveguide has dimensions of a = 2 cm and b = 1 cm. What is the cutoff frequency for the dominant mode (TE10)?

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7.5 GHz

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30 GHz

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15 GHz

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3.75 GHz

Question 34

Which statement is NOT true about Transverse Magnetic (TM) modes in a rectangular waveguide?

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The magnetic field lines are transverse to the direction of propagation, while the electric field lines have a component in the direction of propagation.

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The electric field lines are transverse to the direction of propagation.

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There is no longitudinal component of the magnetic field.

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TM modes have a non-zero longitudinal component of the electric field.

Question 35

What is the dominant mode in a circular waveguide?

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TE11

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TE10

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TM01

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TEM

Question 36

When the operating frequency is below the cutoff frequency of a waveguide mode, what happens to the propagation constant (gamma)?

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It becomes purely imaginary, indicating attenuation.

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It becomes complex, with both real and imaginary components.

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It becomes purely real, indicating propagation.

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It becomes zero.

Question 37

A waveguide is filled with a dielectric material having a relative permittivity of 4. How does this affect the cutoff frequency of a specific mode compared to an air-filled waveguide with the same dimensions?

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The cutoff frequency is halved.

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The cutoff frequency is quadrupled.

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The cutoff frequency remains unchanged.

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The cutoff frequency is doubled.

Question 38

What is the primary advantage of using waveguides over transmission lines at microwave frequencies?

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Lower attenuation losses

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Higher power handling capability

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Lower cost

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Easier impedance matching

Question 39

The phase velocity of a wave propagating in a waveguide is:

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Always greater than the speed of light in free space.

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Always less than the speed of light in free space.

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Dependent on the frequency and mode of operation, sometimes greater and sometimes less than the speed of light in free space.

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Equal to the speed of light in free space.

Question 40

Which of the following is a common application of waveguides?

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Connecting high-power microwave transmitters to antennas

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Transmitting low-frequency audio signals

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Carrying signals in fiber optic cables

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Distributing cable television signals

Question 41

The characteristic impedance of a waveguide is:

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Dependent on the frequency and mode of operation.

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Constant for all frequencies and modes.

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Zero for all modes.

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Equal to the intrinsic impedance of the dielectric material filling the waveguide.

Question 42

What type of wave propagation occurs in a waveguide below the cutoff frequency of all modes?

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Evanescent wave propagation

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Traveling wave propagation

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Both traveling and standing wave propagation

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Standing wave propagation

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a type of waveguide?

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Coaxial cable

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Circular waveguide

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Rectangular waveguide

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Optical fiber

Question 44

In a rectangular waveguide, which mode has the lowest cutoff frequency?

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TE10 mode

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TM11 mode

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TM01 mode

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TE01 mode

Question 45

What is the characteristic impedance of a circular waveguide with radius 'a'?

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η = 377 Ω (2πa/λc)

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η = 30π Ω (2a/λc)

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η = 120π Ω (a/λc)

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η = 60π Ω (a/2λc)

Question 46

Which of the following is a property of transverse magnetic (TM) modes?

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Electric field is perpendicular to the direction of propagation

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Magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of propagation

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Electric field is parallel to the direction of propagation

Question 47

What is the phase velocity of a wave propagating in a waveguide?

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v = ω/β

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v = β/ω

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v = βω

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v = ωβ

Question 48

Which of the following materials is commonly used as a dielectric substrate in microstrip waveguides?

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FR4

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Aluminum

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Teflon

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Copper

Question 49

What is the purpose of using tapered transitions in waveguides?

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To reduce reflection losses by matching impedances

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To change the mode of the wave

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To reduce the size of the waveguide

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To increase the bandwidth of the waveguide

Question 50

Which of the following is a limitation of using waveguides at higher frequencies?

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Increased losses due to skin effect

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Reduced power handling capacity

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Increased susceptibility to interference

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Increased dispersion

Question 51

What is the main advantage of using optical fibers as waveguides?

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Very low loss

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Wide bandwidth

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Flexibility

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High power handling capacity