$A$ straight wire carrying current $I$ is bent into a semi-circular arc of radius $r$,as shown. The magnitude of the magnetic field at point $O$ due to the semi-circular arc is ($\mu_{0} =$ permeability of free space).

  • A
    $\frac{\mu_{0} I}{4 r}$
  • B
    $\frac{\mu_{0} I}{2 r}$
  • C
    $\frac{\mu_{0} I}{r^{2}}$
  • D
    $\frac{\mu_{0} I}{r}$

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