Force on dielectric in parallel plate capicitor

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Force act on dielectric slab on inserting between the parallel plate = [8.85 * 10^-12]b(k-1)(V^2)/2d

where b = width of the plate , d = distance b/w the plates , V is the constant potential difference across the plates and k = dielectric constant

Which force is acting on dielectric slab in this case and who is acting this force on the slab and how this value comes ?
 
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nik jain said:
Force act on dielectric slab on inserting between the parallel plate = [8.85 * 10^-12]b(k-1)(V^2)/2d

where b = width of the plate , d = distance b/w the plates , V is the constant potential difference across the plates and k = dielectric constant

Which force is acting on dielectric slab in this case and who is acting this force on the slab and how this value comes ?

Hi nik jain!
What do you think which type of force should act?
To obtain this value of force, start by making a diagram of the capacitor when the dielectric is being inserted in the capacitor, suppose that x length of dielectric is inside the capacitor. The dimensions of capacitor are l and b. What is the equivalent capacity when the x length of dielectric is inside it.
 
I got it .

It is the electrostatic force of attraction b/w the charges .

One more question : Why its value remains constant as the distance(r) b/w the charges goes on decreasing and magnitude of force of attraction is inversely proportional to r^2 ?