Derive g=GM/R

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Solution

F= -GMm/r^2

So if m = 1kg, F is the force n 1kg, ie. it is g

g = -GM x 1 / r^2
g = -GM/r^2 where M is the mass of the planet and R is it's radius
(this gives g near the surface of the planet)

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