if an object is pushed along a rough horizontal surface and moves at a constant velocity, then...

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it does not accelerate.

the friction exactly balances the motive force.
F-Fk = M*a.
F-Fk = M*0,
F-Fk = 0,
F = Fk. = Force of kinetic energy.
Correction: F = Fk = Force of kinetic friction.