Net force on the block due to which it is moving in horizontal direction, Fnet =ma =10×3=30N Also, Fnet =Fapplied −f where, f is frictional force. ⇒Fapplied =Fnet +f...(i) As in equilibrium, ΣFx=0 ⇒R=mg ....(ii) Also, F=µrR=µrmg [from Eq. (ii)] Now, Eq. (i) can be written as Fapplied =Fnet +µrmg Substituting the values in the above equation, we get Fapplied =30+0.3×10×10 =30+30 =60N