Question: Two identical masses are released from rest in a smooth hemispherical bowl of radius R , from the positions shown in (Figure 1). Ignore friction

Two identical masses are released from rest in a smooth hemispherical bowl of radius R, from the positions shown in (Figure 1). Ignore friction between the masses and the surface of the bowl.

A) If the masses stick together when they collide, how high above the bottom of the bowl will they go after colliding?

Express your answer in terms of R

Two identical masses are released from rest in a smooth hemispherical bowl

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