ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

Materials and Components

- Section 6 1.

When an electron moves at velocity v in combined electric and magnetic fields E and H,
the Lorentz force F is F = - e(E + v x B).
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A

2.

A parallel plate capacitor has area of plate equal to 1 m and distance between plates is
also 1 m2. The lossy dielectric has a complex dielectric constant r = 'r - j "r. If the
capacitor is represented by R and C is parallel, then
A.
B.
C.

D.
Answer: Option A
3.

When Schrodinger equation is applied to the motion of electron in the field of protons,
the physically acceptable solutions for the wave function exist for quantum number
which are
A.
2
B.
3
C.
4
D.
5
Answer: Option B
Explanation: There are three principal quantum numbers.

4.

For dielectrics in alternating field, polarizability ae is a complex quantity. The imaginary

part of ae is zero for
A.
=0
B.

C.
= 0 and
D.
= natural frequency 0
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Imaginary part of ae is zero for = 0 and = .

5.

In the wave mechanical theory, the maximum of the charge distribution in the ground
state occurs for a distance from the nucleus equal to
A.
first Bohr radius
B.
second Bohr radius
C.
third Bohr radius
D.
either first or second Bohr radius
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The total charge associated with an electron moving about nucleus in the ground state of
hydrogen atom is given by
4p2rr(r)dr.
This integrand has a maximum value at r = radius of first Bohr orbit.

6.

Hysteresis curve is associated with motion of domain walls.

A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A

7. The number of protons in germanium atom is

A.
4
C.
28
Answer: Option D

B.
D.

16
32

8.

Sulphur hexafluoride is used in

A.
transformers
B.
generators
C.
relays
D.
circuit breakers
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Sulphur hexafluoride is used in circuit breakers for arc quenching and insulation.

9.

The number of valence electrons in trivalent impurity is

A.
5
B.
4
C.
3
D.
1
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Trivalent means 3 valence electrons.

10.

The v-i characteristic shown in the given figure is for

A.
thermistor
B.
photoconductor
C.
varistor
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option C

11.

The induced magnetic dipole moment has a direction opposite to the applied magnetic
field.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A

12.

An atom of polarizability a is placed in a homogeneous electric field E. The energy

stored in polarized atom is
A.
aE2
B.
a2E
C.

aE2

D.

aE

Answer: Option C
If B, H and M denote flux density, field intensity and magnetisation, B = 0 (H + M).
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
13.

14.

A capacitor can be represented by a capacitance and resistance in parallel. For a good

capacitor, this parallel resistance should be
A.
negligible
B.
low
C.
high
D.
very high
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The dielectric of a good capacitor should have very high resistivity.

15.

Assertion (A): Ionic solids, in general, have no electrical conductivity.

Reason (R): In ionic solids, electrons are tightly bound to the nucleus.
A.
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B.
Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C.
A is true but R is false
D.
A is false but R is true
Answer: Option A
Explanation: If electrons are tightly bound, conductivity is not there.

16.

Two coaxial metallic cylinders have radii R1 and R2. The space between them is filled
with a dielectric having dielectric constant r. The capacitance per metre length is
A.
B.
C.

D.
Answer: Option B

17.

The number of valence electrons in silicon atom is

A.
4
B.
C.
1
D.
Answer: Option A

2
zero

r is determined by the atomic structure of the dielectric.

A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
18.

19.

A rare gas has N atoms per m3. If electronic polarizability of single atom of this gas isae,
then
A.
r = Nae
B.
0r = Nae
C.
0(r - 1) = Nae

D.
0(r - 2) = Nae
Answer: Option C

20.

The colour code on a carbon resistor is brown-black-red-gold. The value of resistance is

A.
100
B.
1000
C.
1000 5%
D.
1000 10%
Answer: Option C

21.

Tesla is a unit of
A.
flux
B.
field strength
C.
flux density
D.
MMF
Answer: Option C

22.

If the operating temperature increases by 10C, the rate of deterioration of solid

dielectric becomes
A.
double
B.
one and a half time
C.
3 times
D.
4 times
Answer: Option A

23.

In which of the following semiconductor are holes minority carriers

A.
extrinsic
B.
p type
C.
n type
D.
intrinsic
Answer: Option C

24.

At 0 K, silicon and germanium behave like monoatomic crystals.

A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option B

25.

Assertion (A): Acceptor extrinsic semiconductor has higher conductivity than intrinsic
semiconductor.
Reason (R): Addition of p-type impurity produces an allowable discrete energy level just
above valence band.
A.
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B.
Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C.
A is true but R is false
D.
A is false but R is true
Answer: Option A

26.

Soft iron is suitable for making temporary magnets.

A.
True
B.
Answer: Option A

27.

False

Antiferromagnetic materials do not have permanent dipoles.

A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Anti-ferromagnetic materials have permanent dispoles but antiparallel orientation
of equal moments.

28.

The Ohm's law for conduction in metals is

A.
J = E
B.
C.

J=
J E

D.
J
Answer: Option A

29.

The measurement of Hall coefficient of a semiconductor with one type of charge carriers
gives the information about
A.
sign of charge carrier
B.
density of charge carrier
C.
both sign and density of charge carrier
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option C

0 has no other physical meaning than that of a fundamental conversion factor.

A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
30.

31.

When temperature is above ferromagnetic Curie temperature, a ferromagnetic material

A.
becomes a paramagnetic material
B.
becomes a very strong ferromagnetic material
C.
becomes diamagnetic material
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Above ferromagnetic Curie temperature, ferro-magnetic material behaves as a
paramagnetic material.

32.

A magnet does not attract

A.
nickel
B.
iron
C.
copper
D.
iron and copper
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Only copper is non-magnetic.

33.

Bitter powder patterns prove the existence of domains.

A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A

34.

Assertion (A): An amorphous material is obtained when mobility of atoms is inhibited

during solidification.
Reason (R): Crystalline state is a natural state for most solids.
A.
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B.
Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C.
A is true but R is false

D.
A is false but R is true
Answer: Option B

35.

An air cored inductance is a

A.
linear circuit element because its reactance varies linearly with voltage at a fixed
frequency
B.
linear circuit element because its current varies linearly with voltage at a fixed
frequency
C.
nonlinear circuit element due to saturation of core

D.
nonlinear circuit element because v =
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Because of air core, inductance is constant.

36.

The number of turns in a coil is doubled. If initial time constant is T, the new time
constant is
A.
T
B.
2T
C.
4T

D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
When N is doubled, resistance becomes twice and inductance becomes four times.
Since time constant is

, time contant become twice.

37.

When a trivalent impurity is added, the semiconductor becomes

A.
p type
B.
n type
C.
intrinsic
D.
neutral
Answer: Option A

38.

Iron has a body centred cubic structure.

A.
True B.
Answer: Option A

39.

False

The units of polarization of dielectric are

A.
B.
C.

Cm

D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Polarization P = 0(r - 1)E.
Therefore units of Polarization =

40.

When a potential is applied across an intrinsic semiconductor, holes flow

A.
towards positive terminal
B.
away from positive terminal
C.
in the external circuit only
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Holes are positively charged and move away from positive terminal.
M = (r - 1)H.
A.
True
Answer: Option A
41.

B.

False

42.

Silicon and germanium are elements in the

A.
second column of periodic table
B.
third column of periodic table
C.
fourth column of periodic table
D.
fifth column of periodic table
Answer: Option A
A sample of N type semiconductor has an electron density of 6.25 x 1018/cm3 at 300 K.
If intrinsic concentration of carriers in this sample is 2.5 x 10 13/cm3 at this temperature,
the hole density is
A.
106 / cm3
B.
108 / cm3
C.
1010 / cm3
D.
1012 / cm3
Answer: Option B
43.

44.

Assertion (A): In a conductor, current density remains constant in time as long as E is

constant.
Reason (R): In a conductor, J = E.
A.
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B.
Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C.
A is true but R is false
D.
A is false but R is true
Answer: Option A
Explanation: In conductors constant E means constant current because conductivity is
constant.

45.

A specimen of metal has n valence electrons per m3. If vx is the average velocity of
these electrons, each having a charge e, the current density J is
A.
J = ne vx
B.
J = - ne vx
C.

J=

D.
J=
Answer: Option B

46.

Which of the following is used in temperature alarm circuits?

A.
Thermistor
B.
Photoconductor
C.
Transistor
D.
Varistor
Answer: Option A

47.

A metal has a large number of free electrons. If e is electronic charge and m is mass of
electron and an electric field E is applied along (say) x direction, the electrons acquire a
velocity having a component vx is x direction. Then
A.
B.
C.

D.
Answer: Option C

48.

n type semiconductors
A.
are negatively charged
B.
are produced when indium as impurity is added to germanium
C.
are produced phosphorus as impurity is added to silicon
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation: n type semiconductors are produced by adding pentavalent material like
phosphorus to silicon.

49.

The most important primary force of attraction in the formation of solids is

A.
electromagnetic
B.
electrostatic
C.
quantum-electrostatic
D.
quantum electromagnetic
Answer: Option B

50.

When two conductors carry currents in the same direction the force is repulsive.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The force is attractive.