How do you Find Gravitation Field strength

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Homework Statement


what is the gravitational field strength on the surface of a star that has a radius of 5.0 x 10^6km and a mass of 6.0 x 10^33 kg


Homework Equations



i tried the F=G MM/r^2

The Attempt at a Solution


answer was rly weird and off
 
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antphany said:

Homework Statement


what is the gravitational field strength on the surface of a star that has a radius of 5.0 x 10^6km and a mass of 6.0 x 10^33 kg


Homework Equations



i tried the F=G MM/r^2

The Attempt at a Solution


answer was rly weird and off

How do the mass and radius compare to the Earth - I expect mass is much bigger. That could give you the answer by comparison.