Three identical spheres of mass m , are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of length $a$. When released, they interact only through gravitational force and collide after a time $\mathrm{T}=4$ seconds. If the sides of the triangle are increased to length $2 a$ and also the masses of the spheres are made 2 m , then they will collide after__________seconds.
✓ Correct answer: 8
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