Use MacBook Pro power cord with iPad?

Hi all - if I remove the two prong AC plug from the iPad's power brick, the exposed connector looks like it will accept the extension cord that was included with my MacBook Pro's power brick. Is there any reason I couldn't use the Mac's cord with the iPad's power brick this way? I assume not but just want to be safe.

Hi,
Is there any reason I couldn't use the Mac's cord with the iPad's power brick this way? I assume not but just want to be safe.
Not is correct.
Only use the cables and the 10W USB Power Adapter that came with your iPad. Otherwise you could damage the hardware and void your iPad warranty.
If you are running v10.4.8 on your Mac as your profile suggests, be aware the minimum system requirements for the iPad for Mac is v10.5.8 as noted here.
iPad Tech Specs
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