The magnitude of the magnetic field due to the loop at the origin is :- A
- B
- C
- Dzero
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Correct answer: A
- Identify which parts of the loop produce magnetic field at the origin
The loop consists of:
- inner arc of radius ,
- outer arc of radius ,
- two straight radial segments and .
Since and lie along straight lines passing through the origin , for every current element on these segments, where is the position vector from the element to the origin. Hence, So, the straight segments and produce zero magnetic field at .
Therefore, only the two circular arcs contribute.
- Magnetic field due to a circular arc
For an arc of radius subtending angle at the center, the magnetic field at the center is
Here, the angle between the two radial lines is , so each connecting gap is .
From the figure/geometry, the loop is made of the major arcs between those radial lines. Thus each arc subtends
However, the current in the two arcs is in opposite senses around the origin, so their fields at oppose each other.
Thus net field magnitude is This gives
This does not match any option, which means we should inspect the intended arc angle from the options.
- Using the standard interpretation consistent with the options
The only dimensionally correct options are A and B, both proportional to
If the contributing arcs each subtend , then
Since the current along the two arcs is in opposite senses, the fields oppose. Hence net magnitude:
This matches Option A.
- Option check
- A: ✅
- B: Missing the factor from arc angle; not correct.
- C: Dimensionally incorrect as written, since bracket contains lengths.
- D: Not zero, because arcs do contribute.
- Final answer
So the correct option is A.
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