A hairpin like shape as shown in figure is made by bending a long current carrying wire. What is the magnitude of a magnetic field at point P which lies on the centre of the semicircle?
(A)4πrμ0I(2+π)✓ Correct
(B)2πrμ0I(2+π)
(C)4πrμ0I(2−π)
(D)2πrμ0I(2−π)
Answer: (A)
Solution
The hairpin consists of two straight semi-infinite wires and a semicircular arc.
For each straight wire at distance r from point P: Bstraight=4πrμ0I
For the semicircular arc of radius r: Barc=4rμ0I (half of a full circular loop)
All three contributions point in the same direction (into or out of the page). Total field:
B=2×4πrμ0I+4rμ0I=4πrμ0I(2+π)
JEE Main · 2021 · 17 Mar 2021 · Shift 2 · Single correct option