
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Magnetic field due to circular arc AD $B_1 = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r} \times \frac{\pi/6}{2\pi} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{24\pi a} outward$
Magnetic field due to circular arc BC $B_2 = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi b} \times \frac{\pi/6}{2\pi} = \frac{\mu_0 I}{2\pi r} inward$
Net magnetic field
$\Rightarrow B_1 - B_2 = \frac{\mu_0I(a -b)}{24ab}$