A rod hinged at one end is released from the horizontal position as shown in the figure. When it becomes vertical its lower half separates without exerting any reaction at the breaking point. Then find the maximum angle 'θ'(in degree) made by the hinged upper half with the vertical.

Physics · Rotational Motion · angular momentum in pure rotation and its conservation

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A rod hinged at one end is released from the horizontal position as shown in the figure. When it becomes vertical its lower half separates without exerting any reaction at the breaking point. Then find the maximum angle 'θ'(in degree) made by the hinged upper half with the vertical.

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