Three blocks of masses 3 kg, 2 kg and 1 kg are placed side by side on a smooth surface as shown in figure. A horizontal force of 12N is applied to 3 kg block. The net force on 2 kg block is –
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B
As all the blocks are moving with same acceleration in horizontal direction. So, we can consider it as a system.
we get, 
so Fat 
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