Question

The force of friction acting on a sliding crate is 223 N.

How much force must be applied to main- tain a constant velocity?

Answer 1

Friction Opposes Motion of an Object.

Now

To get the Net force that Moves an Object and causes acceleration....You subtract the Frictional force

Net force = Pushing Force - Frictional Force

Recall

Net Force; F=Ma

Ma = P - Fr

Now the question asked for How Much force Must be applied to Maintain a Constant velocity.

In a Constant Velocity Motion... Acceleration do not change... Its Zero

So Putting this into the formula above

M(0) = P - Fr

0=P - Fr

Fr = P.

This means

That The force needed to keep this object Moving at Constant Velocity Must be equal to its Frictional Force

Since Frictional Force; Fr =223N

The Applied Force(Pushing Force) Must be equal to 223N too.