Three masses of $16 \, kg$,$8 \, kg$,and $4 \, kg$ are placed in contact as shown in the figure. If a force of $140 \, N$ is applied on the $4 \, kg$ mass,then the force on the $16 \, kg$ mass will be ............ $N$.

  • A
    $140$
  • B
    $120$
  • C
    $100$
  • D
    $80$

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