Force between parallel plates in a capacitor

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Homework Statement



Hey guys.
So, I got this problem.
According to their hint I'm suppose to calculate the work of moving one of the plates and from their, get to the force.
I don't have a clue how to do that. I can't find a single formula that can help with that.
Can I please have some help...?:smile:

Thanks.


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  • Homework problem text under the heading Capacitance: show that parallel-plate capacitor plates attract with force F = q^2/(2 epsilon_0 A), by computing the work to increase plate separation from x to x + dx at constant charge q.
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