10. Gravitation question bank (Physics)

Three point masses,each of mass $m$,are kept at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side $L$. The system rotates about the center of the triangle without any change in the separation of masses during rotation. The period of rotation is directly proportional to

$A$ body situated on the surface of the earth becomes weightless at the equator when the rotational kinetic energy of the earth reaches a critical value '$K$'. The value of '$K$' is given by [$g$ = gravitational acceleration on earth's surface,$M$ = mass of the earth,and $R$ = radius of the earth].