Will speed increase under these conditions?

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The discussion revolves around the dynamics of a mass tied to a rope, rotating in a vertical circle while a second pole is introduced, affecting the motion. Participants question whether the speed of the new, smaller circular motion remains the same as the original motion's speed. The transition between the two motions raises inquiries about changes in velocity. The context suggests a potential homework question related to physics concepts of centripetal acceleration. Understanding the effects of the second pole on the system's speed is crucial for resolving the inquiry.
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A mass is tied to a rope, that rope is attatched to a pole coming out of the screen. The pole is being moved by a person to cause the mass to rotate in a verticle circle at constant speed. A second pole coming out of the screen is introduced within the radius. The second pole interacts with the rope in such a way to create new but smaller circular motion. Is the speed of the latter centripetal acceleration the same as the speed of the first centripetal acceleration?
 
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