Three blocks of masses $4\, kg, 8\, kg$ and $24\, kg$ are connected to each other with light strings and placed on a smooth horizontal floor as shown in the figure. If the system moves with an acceleration of $2\, m/s^2$,the applied force $F$ is ............ $N$.

  • A
    $36$
  • B
    $72$
  • C
    $18$
  • D
    $108$

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