To find the acceleration of the crate, we first need to determine the net force acting on it.
The forces acting on the crate can be summarized as follows:
1. Applied force (F_applied): 500 N (the force Max and his friend exert)
2. Friction force (F_friction): 260 N (the force opposing the applied force)
The net force (F_net) can be calculated using the formula:
\[
F_{\text{net}} = F_{\text{applied}} - F_{\text{friction}}
\]
Substituting in