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

[jaymar023]

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. ?

 

[tiny-tim]

Hi jaymar023!

Show us what you've tried, and where you're stuck, and then we'll know how to help.

 

[jaymar023]

is the answer 0.366g?

 

[tiny-tim]

is the answer 0.366g?

dunno …

show us how you got it!

 

[nvn]

Excellent work, jaymar03. Your answer in post 3 is correct.