GATE Electromagnetic theory: method of images – Previous Year Questions

2 GATE previous year questions on method of images (Electromagnetic theory, Physics) with answers and explanations, from every paper.

1. GATE 2025 PH Q49 (2 marks, Multiple select) – A charge q is placed a distance d above an infinite grounded conducting plate at z=0. In z>0, = 1+ 2 with 1= q4 0x2+y2+(z-d)2, 2=- q4 0x2+y2+(z+d)2.…
2. GATE 2024 PH Q46 (2 marks, Multiple select) – Two charges +q are 2d apart. A grounded solid conducting sphere of radius a is midway between them. Assume a2 d2. Which statement(s) is/are true?