Understanding the Concepts

* Electric Field: An electric field is a region of space where a charged object experiences a force.

* Force on a Charge in an Electric Field: The force (F) experienced by a charge (q) in an electric field (E) is given by:

F = qE

Solving the Problem

1. Identify the knowns:

* Charge (q) = 2 Coulombs (C)

* Force (F) = 40 Newtons (N)

2. Rearrange the formula to solve for the electric field (E):

E = F / q

3. Substitute the known values:

E = 40 N / 2 C

4. Calculate the electric field:

E = 20 N/C

Answer: The electric field at that location in space is 20 Newtons per Coulomb (N/C).