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Using the given charge-to-mass ratios for electrons and protons, and knowing the magnitudes of their charges are equal, what is the ratio of the proton's mass to the electron's? (The charge-to-mass ratios for electrons and protons are −1.7588×1011 C/kg and 9.5788e7 C/kg , respectively. Note that since the charge-to-mass ratios are given to five-digit accuracy, your answer may differ from the accepted ratio. Round your answer to at least five significant figures.)
Mp/Me =
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