MHT CET202525 Apr 2025Evening ShiftPhysicsMagnetic Effects of CurrentActual
In the following figure magnitude of the magnetic field at the point p is
Options
- A₀ I 4 r + ₀ I r
- B₀ I 4 r + ₀ I 2 r
- C₀ I 4 r + ₀ I 4 r
- D₀ I 4 r - ₀ I 4 r
Correct answer
C. ₀ I 4 r + ₀ I 4 r
Step-by-step solution
The magnetic field at point P is the vector sum of contributions from the three wire segments: vertical semi-infinite wire, semicircular arc, and horizontal semi-infinite wire, all with current I . The vertical semi-infinite wire at perpendicular distance r contributes B₁ = ₀ I 4 r into the page by the right-hand rule. The semicircular arc of radius r centered at P yields B₂ = ₀ I 4r into the page, as the field for a full circle is ₀ I 2r and halved for a semicircle. The horizontal semi-infinite wire analogously co