The resistances of three parts of a circular loop are as shown in the figure. The magnetic field at the centre $O$ is:

  • A
    $\frac{\mu_0 I}{6a}$
  • B
    $\frac{\mu_0 I}{3a}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{3} \frac{\mu_0 I}{a}$
  • D
    Zero

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In the following figure, the magnitude of the magnetic field at point '$O$' will be

Write the formula for the magnetic field due to a circular current-carrying loop having $N$ turns and $R$ radius at a point on the axis of the loop at a distance $x$ from the center.

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