Solve Dynamics Q4: Cylinder on Incline, Find Max Accel.

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A cylinder of mass m rests in a supporting carriage. angles either side of cylinder are 45 degrees. the carriage is on an incline of 30 degrees, calculate the maximum acceleration a which the carriage may be given up the incline so that the cylinder does not lose contact at B. right hand side. will email picture if requested. ?
 
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Hi jaymar023! :wink:

Show us what you've tried, and where you're stuck, and then we'll know how to help. :smile:
 
jaymar023 said:
is the answer 0.366g?

dunno …

show us how you got it! :wink:
 
Excellent work, jaymar03. Your answer in post 3 is correct.