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1.	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?
A.	(r<sup>3</sup>*v/R)
B.	(r<sup>2</sup>*v<sup>3</sup>/R)
C.	(r<sup>3</sup>*v<sup>2</sup>/R)
D.	(r*v<sup>2</sup>/R<sup>2</sup>)
Answer» E.

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