Solving the Forces on a Frictionless System

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Homework Statement



Three blocks on a frictionless surface are connected by massless strings, with M1 = 1.10 kg, M2 = 2.40 kg, and M3 = 3.60 kg. Due to the force F acting on M3, as shown, the system accelerates to the right. Given that T1 is 2.10 N, calculate T2

Diagram of three blocks labeled M1, M2 and M3 in a horizontal row on a surface, connected by strings labeled T1 and T2, with an arrow labeled F pointing right on the rightmost block.



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The Attempt at a Solution



Not quite sure how to start this one. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
Label all the forces acting on all three of the blocks. Then do the usual net force equation. See where this gets you.
 
Yep, that makes sense and I got it right. Thanks for your help.