What must be the magnitude of the force

of static friction between the surface and the
bottom of the crate?

2 answers

How are we supposed to come up with a number when you have provided no numerical data? You have not even described the situation.

Physics calculations require numbers in to get numbers out.
A 50N is applied horizontally to a crate that is on a flat surface. The crate slides with constant velocity in the same direction that the force is applied. The force of kinetic friction between the crate and the surface is: