Solving Rotational Motion: Min Force Required for Incline of 30 Degrees

[NoBodyKnows]

Having a problem figuring this out; it appears extremely easy but I would understand if rotational motion comes into play. I'm just not sure where.

A cylinder of mass 2kg is rolled up an incline by means of a string arranged as shown in the figure. (incline with angle theta and a cylinder being rolled up with a string designating tention) What is the minimum force T required given that the angle of the incline to the horizontal is 30 degrees?

I break it into components (up the ramp and into the ramp are negative) and can say Fx = sin(theta)mg - T = -max

cheers.

 

[semc]

If you are pulling the cylinder using a string how can the cylinder rotate?

 

[NoBodyKnows]

i knooooooooooooo!

 

[semc]

If you know then why do you mention rotation motion? How is the question made any simpler if rotation comes into play? What do you mean "I'm just not sure where." ?