An infinitely long straight wire carrying current I is bent in a planar shape as shown in the diagram. The radius of the circular part is r. The magnetic field at the centre O of the circular loop is : [figure]
- - 02 Ir( + 1) i
- - 02 Ir( - 1) i
- 02 Ir( + 1) i
- 02 Ir( - 1) i
Answer
(2) - 02 Ir( - 1) i
Solution
The plane of the figure is the yz-plane; i points out of the plane (towards the viewer).
1. Straight parts AB and DE together act as one infinitely long wire along + j, at distance r below O:
B1 = 0 I2 r, direction j k = i
B1 = + 0 I2 r i
2. Circular loop: current flows B C D, i.e. clockwise as seen by the viewer field into the plane:
B2 = - 0 I2r i
B = B1 + B2 = 0 I2 r i - 0 I2r i
= - 02 Ir( - 1) i
Answer: (2)