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Field at the centre of a hairpin: a semicircle joined to two long parallel straight wires

The same question, asked 2 times: 2021 Paper 8, 1 Feb 2023. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2021 Paper 8

    12
    A hairpin like shape as shown in figure is made by bending a long current carrying wire. What is the magnitude of a magnetic field at point PP which lies on the centre of the semicircle?

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  2. Question 2

    1 Feb 2023

    19
    Find the magnetic field at the point PP in figure. The curved portion is a semicircle connected to two long straight wires.

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