For the adjoining figure,the magnetic field at point $P$ will be:

  • A
    $\frac{\mu_0}{4 \pi} \odot$
  • B
    $\frac{\mu_0}{\pi} \otimes$
  • C
    $\frac{\mu_0}{2 \pi} \odot$
  • D
    $\frac{\mu_0}{2 \pi} \otimes$

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