Three blocks with masses and are connected by strings, as shown in the figure. After an upward force is applied on block , the masses move upward at constant speed . What is the net force on the block of mass ? ( is the acceleration due to gravity)

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Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The problem states that the blocks are moving at a constant speed . Constant speed implies that the acceleration is zero.
Since for all blocks in the system, the net force acting on each individual block, including the block of mass , must be zero.