$A$ uniform cylinder rests on a cart as shown. The coefficient of static friction between the cylinder and the cart is $0.5$. If the cylinder is $4\, cm$ in diameter and $10\, cm$ in height,which of the following is the minimum acceleration of the cart needed to cause the cylinder to tip over? (Assume $g = 10\, m/s^2$)

  • A
    $2\, m/s^2$
  • B
    $4\, m/s^2$
  • C
    $5\, m/s^2$
  • D
    The cylinder would slide before it begins to tip over.

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