The radius of a planet is 'R' and mass is 'M'. A satellite revolves around it in an orbital radius of 'r' and an orbital velocity 'v'. How would you express the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the planet?

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The radius of a planet is 'R' and mass is 'M'. A satellite revolves around it in an orbital radius of 'r' and an orbital velocity 'v'. How would you express the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the planet?