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The charges on proton and electron are equal in magnitude. hence, the electric force F(=eE) on them will be equal in magnitude.

Acceleration of electron,ae=F/me=eE/me

Acceleration of proton,ap=F/mp=eE/1836me

Therefore,ae/ap=1836
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