Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3160923 Electrical Materials Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Electrical Engineering · Semester 6 · Subject code 3160923
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is Intrinsic and Extrinsic semiconductors?
(b)
4 marks
Draw and Explain BH curve of magnetic material.
(c)
7 marks

Enlist the different conducting materials. State the properties and application of any one.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Discuss transformer oil as insulating material.
(b)
4 marks
What is Seeback effect?
(c)
7 marks
Explain the different Electrical properties of Insulating Materials?
(c)
7 marks

Enlist solid insulating materials in Electrical Machines and explain any two with its characteristics

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is dielectric? Why it is used in capacitors?
(b)
4 marks
Explain hysteresis and eddy current loss.
(c)
7 marks
Compare type-I and type-II superconductors.
(a)
3 marks
What are the various thermal properties of insulating materials?
(b)
4 marks

What is dielectric Strength of material? Which factors affect the dielectric strength of material?

(c)
7 marks
Explain properties and application of superconductor.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is the effect of moisture in insulating material?
(b)
4 marks
Give brief note on amorphous material.
(c)
7 marks

What are Refractory Materials? Give applications of different types of Refractory Materials.

(a)
3 marks
Compare Copper and Aluminum conducting materials.
(b)
4 marks
Define and explain coercive force and curie temperature.
(c)
7 marks
What is Galvanizing? Explain different methods of Galvanizing.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Which are the applications of Soft Ferrites?
(b)
4 marks
Explain CRGO and HRGO materials.
(c)
7 marks
Write short note on Radioactive Material.
(a)
3 marks
What do you mean by critical temperature in super conductivity?
(b)
4 marks
Discuss Nickel Iron alloys.
(c)
7 marks
Write short note on the High Frequency Materials.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Electrical Materials (Summer 2026, B.E. · Electrical Engineering, Sem 6). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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