Three blocks \(\mathrm{A}\), \(\mathrm{B}\), and \(\mathrm{C}\) of masses \(4~\text{kg}\), \(2~\text{kg}\), and \(1~\text{kg}\) respectively, are in contact on a frictionless surface, as shown. If a force of \(14~\text{N}\) is applied to the \(4~\text{kg}\) block, then the contact force between \(\mathrm{A}\) and \(\mathrm{B}\) is: 
          
1. \(2~\text{N}\)
2. \(6~\text{N}\)
3. \(8~\text{N}\)
4. \(18~\text{N}\)