Solution 9.4
From Mechanics
As the block is moving relative to the surface the friction force must satisfy
\displaystyle F = \mu R
Also as the block has conmstant velocity the forces on it must be in equilibrium.
Resolving horisontally,
\displaystyle \begin{align} & \to :\quad 20\ \text{N}-F=0 \\ & \\ & F=20\ \text{N} \\ \end{align}
Resolving vertically,
\displaystyle \uparrow :\quad R-mg=0
\displaystyle R=mg=4\times 9\textrm{.}81=39\textrm{.}24\ \text{N}
Substituting in the friction equation,
\displaystyle 20 = \mu \times 39\textrm{.}24
giving
\displaystyle \mu = 0\textrm{.}51