What is the magnitude of the charge on each particles

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The discussion focuses on calculating the magnitude of charge on two particles with equal and opposite charges, placed 14.8 cm apart. Given the mass of the first particle as 41.0 g and its acceleration of 1.40 m/s², along with the second particle's mass of 54.7 g and acceleration of 1.05 m/s², the relationship between mass and acceleration is emphasized. The formula used, q = sqrt(1/k d² m1 a1), is questioned for accuracy, as the calculated charge of 1.2E-5 C is deemed incorrect. The correct approach involves applying Newton's second law, where m1*a1 equals m2*a2, reflecting the forces acting on both particles. Clarifying the calculations and ensuring the correct application of formulas is essential for accurate results.
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In the previous problem, what is the magnitude of the charge on each particle?

the previous problem was
Two point-like particles are placed 14.8 cm apart and are given equal and opposite charge. The first particle, of mass 41.0 g, has an initial acceleration of 1.40 m/s2 towards the second particle. What is the mass of the second particle if its initial acceleration towards the first is 1.05 m/s2?
and the answer to that was 54.7g

so i just don't know what I am doing wrong.

so i did this
q= sqrt(1/k d^2m1a1
my answer came to 1.2E-5C but it isn't right. I don't see where I went wrong
 
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m1*a1 = m2*a2 because both the charge experience equal and opposite force of attraction.
 
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