Two charges A and B are fixed in place, at different distances from a certain spot. At this spot the potentials due to the two charges are equal. Charge A is 0.178 m from the spot, while charge B is 0.419 m from it. Calculate the ratio 98/9A of the charges.

Two charges A and B are fixed in place, at different distances from a certain spot. At this spot the potentials due to the two charges are equal. Charge A is 0.178 m from the spot, while charge B is 0.419 m from it. Calculate the ratio 98/9A of the charges.

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