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A droplet of ink in an industrial ink-jet printer carries a charge of 1.9×10^-10C and is deflected onto paper by a force of 3.6×10^-4N.
Find the strength of the electric field (E=F/q) required to produce this force.
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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