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Course: B. Tech. (1 year)
Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Subject Name: Electromagnetism
Subject Code: BTPH 103-18
Semester: First
Credits: 4
Course Instructor: Dr. Faizyab Ahmad (FaizyabAhmad@pcte.edu.in)

OVEARALL COURSE OBJECTIVES

The aim and objective of the course is to expose the students to the formal structure of electromagnetism so
that they can use these in engineering as per their requirement.

Prerequisites: Basics concepts of Physics and Mathematics.

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COURSE OUTCOMES

After studying this course, the students will be able to: -

 Specify the constitutive relationships for fields and understand their importance.

 Describe the static and dynamic electric and magnetic fields for technologically important structures.

 Measure the voltage induced by time varying magnetic flux.

 Acquire the knowledge of Maxwell equation and electromagnetic field theory and propagation and
reception of electromagnetic wave systems.

 Have a solid foundation in engineering fundamentals required to solve problems and also to pursue higher
studies.

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DETAILED SYLLABUS

PART-A

UNIT I: Electrostatics in vacuum and linear dielectric medium (10 lectures)

Calculation of electric field and electrostatic potential for a charge distribution; Divergence and curl of
electrostatic field; Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations for electrostatic potential; Uniqueness theorem (Definition);
examples: Faraday’s cage; Boundary conditions of electric field; Energy of a charge distribution
and its expression in terms of electric field. Electrostatic field and potential of a dipole. Bound charges due to
electric polarization in Dielectrics; Electric displacement; Solving simple electrostatics problems in presence of
dielectrics – Point charge at the centre of a dielectric sphere, charge in front of a dielectric slab.

UNIT II: Magnetostatics in linear magnetic medium (10 lectures)

Bio-Savart law, Divergence and curl of static magnetic field; Concept of vector potential, Magnetization and
associated bound currents; auxiliary magnetic field; Boundary conditions, Solving for magnetic field due to bar
magnet; magnetic susceptibility and ferromagnetic, paramagnetic and diamagnetic materials; magnetic
domains, hysteresis and B-H curve.

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PART-B
UNIT III: Faraday’s law and Maxwell’s equations (10 lectures)
Faraday’s law; equivalence of Faraday’s law and motional EMF; Lenz’s law; Electromagnetic breaking and its
applications; Differential form of Faraday’s law; energy stored in a magnetic field. Continuity equation for current
densities; Modifying equation for the curl of magnetic field to satisfy continuity equation; displacement current
and magnetic field arising from time-dependent electric field; Maxwell’s equation in vacuum and non-conducting
medium; Flow of energy and Poynting vector and Poynting theorem.

UNIT IV: Electromagnetic waves (10 lectures)

Wave equation for electromagnetic waves in free space and conducting medium, Uniform plane waves and
general solution of uniform plane waves, relation between electric and magnetic fields of an electromagnetic
wave their transverse nature.; Linear, circular and elliptical polarization, Reflection and transmission of
electromagnetic waves from a non-conducting medium-vacuum interface for normal incidence.

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Recommended books and suggested readings:

1. D. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, Pearson Education India; 4th ed. (2015).

2. J D Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics, John Wiley and Sons (1999).
3. Halliday and Resnick, Fundamentals of Physics, Wiley (2011).
4. W. Saslow, Electricity, Magnetism and Light, Academic Press (2002).
5. HK Malik and AK Singh, Engineering Physics, 2nd ed., Tata McGraw Hill (2018).

EVALUATION CRITERIA

PARAMETER MARKS Weightage

Mid Semester Examination 1 24
24
Mid Semester Examination 2 24
Class tests 10 2
Project and presentation (3+5) 8
Attendance 6 6
Total 72 40

Attendance Policy:

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1. It is compulsory for all the students to have 75% attendance in each subject at the end of the semester failing
which the student will not be allowed to write the final exam.
2. Students can score marks in attendance as per the following rule:
Upto 75% - Nil Above 75% to 80% - 2 marks
Above 80% to 85% - 3 marks Above 85% to 90% - 4 marks
Above 90% to 95% - 5 marks Above 95% - 6 Marks

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Presentation:

The students will be divided into groups of 3 or 4. Each group will be assigned a project in the month of

August.

The projects are as follows:

1. Electromagnetic train.

2. Rain detector alarm.

3. How to make vacuum cleaner using bottle.

4. Mosquito killer.

5. Mini handpump.

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Presentation topics:

The following topics can be changed depending upon the class performance:

1. How to stimulate volcanic eruption?

2. How vegetable battery works?

3. How wind generator works?

4. Working of magnetic crane.

5. Construction and working of drones.

6. Construction and working of automation plant watering system.

7. How disc brake works?

8. How is 2 stroke engine different from 4 stroke engine via working?

9. Construction and working of Hydraulic brake Pneumatic lift.

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Guidelines for Presentation:

Presentation will be held during the semester about which you will be informed well in advance. The rules
for presentation are :

 Each student has to deliver individual presentation.

 The topic of each student will be decided by the Course Instructor.
 The Presentation Topic will be given in advance atleast 10 days before the date of presentation.
 Students must come in strict formals on the day of presentation.
 The attendance will be awarded according to the number of the sessions attended by the students.
 It is COMPULSORY for all the students to deliver the Presentation in order to clear the Internals of
that subject.
 Every Presentation should include at least 5 MCQs related to the topic of the presentation.
 Every student will be given 6- 10 minutes for their presentation.

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COURSE PLAN

Subject: Electromagnetism Code: BTPH103-18

Class: B. Tech. 1st year 2023 Semester: FIRST

No. of available lectures: 36 Credit: 4 Hours per Week

No. of lectures to be taken: 34 Name of Instructor: Dr. Faizyab Ahmad

*All the lectures will be delivered on Whiteboard.

Lect. Lecture Content

No.
1. Introduction to Course
2. Concept of Derivatives and integration
3. Gradient, divergence and curl
Coulomb's law, Calculation of electric field and electrostatic potential for a charge
4. Class test 1
distribution, Divergence and curl of electrostatic field
5. Laplace and Poisson’s equation and their applications,Uniqueness theorem

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6. Energy of a charge distribution and its expression in terms of electric field

Electrostatic field and potential of a dipole. Bound charges due to electric polarization
7.
in Dielectrics
8. Point charge at the centre of a dielectric sphere, charge in front of a dielectric slab. Class test 2
9. Tutorial 1
10. INTRODUCTION TO MAGNETOSTATISTICS IN MAGNETIC MEDIUM-Bio Savarts law
11. Divergence and curl of static magnetic field
12. Concept of vector potential
13. Magnetization and associated bound currents
14.
Boundary conditions on B and H. Solving for magnetic field due to bar magnet
15.
16. Magnetic susceptibility and ferromagnetic, paramagnetic and diamagnetic materials Class test 3
17. Hysteresis and B-H curve
UNIT III: Faraday’s law and Maxwell’s equations Faraday’s law; equivalence of
18.
Faraday’s law and motional EMF
19. Lenz’s law
20. Electromagnetic breaking and its applications
21. Differential form of Faraday’s law; energy stored in a magnetic field.

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Continuity equation for current densities; Modifying equation for the curl of magnetic
22.
field to satisfy continuity equation
23. Displacement current and magnetic field arising from time-dependent electric field
24. Maxwell’s equation in vacuum and non-conducting medium Class test 4
25. Flow of energy and Poynting vector and Poynting theorem
26. UNIT IV: Electromagnetic waves,Introduction
27. Wave equation for electromagnetic waves in free space and conducting medium
28. Uniform plane waves and general solution of uniform plane waves
29. Tutorial 3
Relation between electric and magnetic fields of an electromagnetic wave their
30. Class test 5
transverse nature
31. Linear, circular and elliptical polarization
Reflection and transmission of electromagnetic waves from a non-conducting medium-
32.
vacuum interface for normal incidence
33. Tutorial
34. Numericals based on Electromagnetic waves
35. Test of whole syllabus

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Tutorials

Students will be assigned few practical problems to be solved based on the syllabus covered in class. The
students will solve those questions at their home and discussion will be held in the Tutorial lecture. The doubts
of the students in those problems will be handled by the Course Instructor during the Tutorial lectures.

Note

 There will be NO REMAKE of Mid-Semester Examinations. The students are advised to appear in all the
evaluation parameters as per Class Calendar with preparation to avoid any inconvenience.

 If any student is caught copying or using unfair means in any evaluation parameter, then that student will
get Internal REAPPEAR in that subject.

 The date of conduct of all the Evaluation parameters will be plotted in the Class Calendar. You are
supposed to follow the Class Calendar to keep a track of the date of conduct of all the evaluation
parameters.

 You should read the college Rule Book thoroughly to avoid any confusion. Feel free to ask queries if any.

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CLASS ROOM POLICIES

Following are the classroom policies and they are meant to be strictly followed:

 Attendance will be taken within the first 5 minutes of the start of the lecture, after that student will be
allowed to sit in the class but attendance will not be given to the late comers.
 Be punctual in the class, try to maintain decorum if you are late.
 Mobile phones are not allowed in the classroom.
 During lecture delivery, if you have any kind of query, just raise your hand. Queries are important for
the understanding of the concepts. So, do ask queries but make sure they are relevant to the subject.
Link of relevant videos:

https://youtu.be/pcWz4tP_zUw
https://youtu.be/-Rb9guSEeVE

https://youtu.be/gfJG4M4wi1o

https://youtu.be/yA8gZM3fghc

https://youtu.be/FWCN_uI5ygY

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Industrial visit:

Philips Factory, Industrial Area, Phase 9, Sahib zada, Ajit Singh Nagar, Mohali-140308.

Guest lecture: Daljot Singh Kang, Lecturer Physics, Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib Govt. Polytechnic college,
Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab.

Expected to deliver lecture on Electromagnetic theory.

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