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Arrange many popsicle sticks in a specific interwoven pattern. This creates an unstable state where, if one end is released freely, the sticks will be bounced up in sequence. The pattern is as follows:

**Interwoven Pattern:**

- The sticks are arranged in an overlapping, crisscross pattern.
- Each stick is placed over and under adjacent sticks, creating a lattice-like structure.
- The arrangement ensures that each stick is supported by the ones beneath it and supports the ones above it.

The process can be broken down into three key stages:

- **Initial Release:** One end of the structure is just released, causing the sticks to start moving.
- **Steady State:** After a period of time, the system reaches a stable state where the maximum height of the bouncing sticks is a constant value `H`.
- **Final Stage:** The sticks are about to finish bouncing and come to rest.

In this analysis, only the steady state of the system is taken into account. All calculations are performed for the lowest order estimation, and all numerical constants are considered unimportant.

Some properties of a popsicle stick are given: the length of the stick is `L` , the width is `w`, the thickness is `e` , the density is `ρ`, and the Young's coefficient is `E`.

Calculate the approximate maximum height `H` reached by the popsicle stick after reaching a steady state in terms of `E`, `ρ`, `e`, `L, and the gravitational acceleration g`. Disregard numerical proportionality factors, it means you only have to find how \\(H\\) depends on the mentioned parameters.

Think step by step and solve the problem below. At the end of your response, write your final answer on a new line starting with “FINAL ANSWER”. It should be an answer to the question such as providing a number, mathematical expression, formula, or entity name, without any extra commentary or providing multiple answer attempts.

Arrange many popsicle sticks in a specific interwoven pattern. This creates an unstable state where, if one end is released freely, the sticks will be bounced up in sequence. The pattern is as follows:

**Interwoven Pattern:**

- The sticks are arranged in an overlapping, crisscross pattern.
- Each stick is placed over and under adjacent sticks, creating a lattice-like structure.
- The arrangement ensures that each stick is supported by the ones beneath it and supports the ones above it.

The process can be broken down into three key stages:

- **Initial Release:** One end of the structure is just released, causing the sticks to start moving.
- **Steady State:** After a period of time, the system reaches a stable state where the maximum height of the bouncing sticks is a constant value `\( H \)`.
- **Final Stage:** The sticks are about to finish bouncing and come to rest.

In this analysis, only the steady state of the system is taken into account. All calculations are performed for the lowest order estimation, and all numerical constants are considered unimportant.

Some properties of a popsicle stick are given: the length of the stick is `\(L\)` , the width is `\(w\)`, the thickness is `\(e\)` , the density is `\(\rho\)`, and the Young's coefficient is `\(E\)`.

Calculate the approximate maximum height `\(H\)` reached by the popsicle stick after reaching a steady state in terms of `\(E\)`, `\(\rho\)`, `\(e\)`, `\(L\), and the gravitational acceleration \(g\)`. Disregard numerical proportionality factors, it means you only have to find how \\(H\\) depends on the mentioned parameters.

Think step by step and solve the problem below. At the end of your response, write your final answer on a new line starting with “FINAL ANSWER”. It should be an answer to the question such as providing a number, mathematical expression, formula, or entity name, without any extra commentary or providing multiple answer attempts.