$A$ 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].

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2} MgR$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{3} MgR$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{4} MgR$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{5} MgR$

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