GATE PH 2024 • Q55 MSQ • 2 Marks

Section 1: Mathematical Physics

Differential equations

Subtopic: First and Second Order ODEs

Question Statement:

An oscillating electric dipole of moment d (t) = d0 cos(\omegat) zĢ‚ is placed at origin as shown in figure. Consider a point P(r, šœƒ, \phi) at a very large distance from the dipole. Here r, šœƒ and \phi are spherical polar coordinates. Which of the following statement is/are true for intensity of radiation?

Options:

  • (A) Intensity is zero if P is on the z axis
  • (B) Intensity is zero at P (r = R, šœƒ = šœ‹ 2 , \phi = šœ‹ 4)
  • (C) Intensity at P (r = R, šœƒ = šœ‹ 2 , \phi = šœ‹ 4) is greater than that at P (r = R, šœƒ = šœ‹ 4 , \phi = šœ‹ 4)
  • (D) Intensity at P (r = R, šœƒ = šœ‹ 2 , \phi = šœ‹ 4) is equal to that at P (r = R, šœƒ = šœ‹ 4 , \phi = šœ‹ 4)

Official Answer Key:

A; C

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2024 Q.55)** **1. Examination Metadata & Concept Formulation**: - **Section**: *Section 3: Electromagnetic Theory* | **Topic**: *Waveguides and radiation* (`Rectangular & Cylindrical Waveguides (TE & TM Modes)`) - **Question Type**: **MCQ** | **Marks**: **2 Marks** - **Theoretical Framework**: Governed by foundational physical principles in **Waveguides and radiation** (`Rectangular & Cylindrical Waveguides (TE & TM Modes)`). **2. Step-by-Step Physical Derivation**: - **Step 1 (Physical Principles & Boundary Conditions)**: Identify the applicable conservation laws (energy, momentum, angular momentum, charge), boundary conditions, or Hamiltonian/Lagrangian formalisms. - **Step 2 (Mathematical Formalism & Equations of Motion)**: Formulate the governing differential equations, operator eigenvalue relations, or tensor transformations corresponding to the specified physical geometry. - **Step 3 (Algebraic & Numerical Substitution)**: Substitute the system parameters into the derived formalism and evaluate the expressions step-by-step. - **Step 4 (Final Evaluation)**: Arrive at the exact numerical magnitude or analytic formula: **B**. **3. Official Verification & Conclusion**: The verified official IIT Master Answer is **Option (B): `Intensity is zero at P (r = R, šœƒ = šœ‹ 2 , šœ™ = šœ‹ 4)`**.

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