If instead the collision is completely inelastic, calculate the max angle in degrees reached after collision

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If instead the collision is completely inelastic, calculate the max angle in degrees reached after collision 

**Pendulum System Analysis**

In this scenario, we have two pendulums:

- **Pendulum 1**: 
  - Mass (\(m_1\)) = 1.78 kg
  - Released from rest at an angle (\(\theta\)) = 38.9 degrees

- **Pendulum 2**:
  - Mass (\(m_2\)) = 4.44 kg

Both pendulums have the same string length (\(L\)) of 0.767 meters.

### Description of Event

- **Initial Condition**: Pendulum 1 starts from rest at an angle of 38.9 degrees.
- **Collision**: At the lowest part of its swing, Pendulum 1 collides elastically with Pendulum 2.

### Diagram Explanation

The accompanying diagram illustrates the following:

- **Pendulum 1 (\(m_1\))** is shown at an initial angle (\(\theta\)) of 38.9 degrees, with an arrow indicating its direction of motion.
- **Pendulum 2 (\(m_2\))** is positioned vertically, and will interact with Pendulum 1 during the elastic collision.

This setup is commonly used to demonstrate the principles of conservation of energy and momentum in physics.
Transcribed Image Text:**Pendulum System Analysis** In this scenario, we have two pendulums: - **Pendulum 1**: - Mass (\(m_1\)) = 1.78 kg - Released from rest at an angle (\(\theta\)) = 38.9 degrees - **Pendulum 2**: - Mass (\(m_2\)) = 4.44 kg Both pendulums have the same string length (\(L\)) of 0.767 meters. ### Description of Event - **Initial Condition**: Pendulum 1 starts from rest at an angle of 38.9 degrees. - **Collision**: At the lowest part of its swing, Pendulum 1 collides elastically with Pendulum 2. ### Diagram Explanation The accompanying diagram illustrates the following: - **Pendulum 1 (\(m_1\))** is shown at an initial angle (\(\theta\)) of 38.9 degrees, with an arrow indicating its direction of motion. - **Pendulum 2 (\(m_2\))** is positioned vertically, and will interact with Pendulum 1 during the elastic collision. This setup is commonly used to demonstrate the principles of conservation of energy and momentum in physics.
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