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When a dielectric slab is gradually inserted between the plates of an isolated parallel-plate capacitor , the energy of the system decreases.What can you conclude about the force on the slab exerted by the electric field?

A

increase

B

decrease

C

remain unchangeed

D

become zero

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C
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