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

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The Attempt at a Solution



Not quite sure how to start this one. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
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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.