JEE Main · 2021 · 17 Mar 2021 · Shift 2 · Magnetic Effects of Current

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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?
  1. (A)✓ Correct
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

The hairpin consists of two straight semi-infinite wires and a semicircular arc.

For each straight wire at distance from point P:

For the semicircular arc of radius : (half of a full circular loop)

All three contributions point in the same direction (into or out of the page). Total field:

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