The potential difference and the electric field - please check my answer

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Homework Statement



The potential difference between the ends of a 2 meter stick that is parallel to a uniform electric field is 400V. The magnitude of the electric field is:

Homework Equations



V = E.d

The Attempt at a Solution


E = v/d = 200 v/m
The right answer
is 800 v/m, my understanding is U= qV= Fd therefore qV= Eqd and E = V/d so I don't know how they came up with this answer (800v/m)
 
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Looks right to me.