An arc of a circle of radius $R$ subtends an angle $\frac{\pi}{2}$ at the centre. It carries a current $i$. The magnetic field at the centre will be

  • A
    $\frac{\mu_0 i}{2R}$
  • B
    $\frac{\mu_0 i}{8R}$
  • C
    $\frac{\mu_0 i}{4R}$
  • D
    $\frac{2\mu_0 i}{5R}$

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