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Consider a parallel plate capacitor originally with a charge `q_0` capacitance `C_0` and potential difference `Delta V_0` There is an electrostatic force of magnitude `F_0` between the plates and the capacitor has a stored energy `U_0`. The terminals of the capacitor are connected to another capacitor of same capacitance and charge.
What is the direction of the electrostatic force on the dielectric slab while it is being increased?

A

The force pulls the slab into the capacitor

B

The force pushes the slab out of the capacitor

C

There is no electrostatic force of the slab

D

Can't be said

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