Conservation Laws and the Movement of Particles around a Pole

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The discussion centers on the movement of a particle around a pole, questioning whether it can maintain a horizontal circular motion or if it resembles a conical pendulum. The importance of conserving angular momentum about the pole is highlighted, prompting inquiries into the conditions necessary for this conservation to hold true. Participants consider factors such as the pole's thickness and its impact on angular momentum conservation. Additionally, the conversation explores other applicable conservation laws and potential limitations to their validity. Understanding these principles is crucial for solving the problem effectively.
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First and foremost I am not sure about how the particle moves around the pole .Can it keep moving in horizontal circle .Or do we have to assume this .

Is it something like a conical pendulum ?

I don't have much ideas to solve this problem . Perhaps I need to conserve angular momentum of the particle about the pole . Is that so ?
 
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Jahnavi said:
Perhaps I need to conserve angular momentum of the particle about the pole .
That is one to consider. What conditions are needed for its a.m. about the pole to be conserved? Does the pole have some thickness? Does that matter?
What other conservation law might be applicable? Any reasons that might not be valid?
 
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