Because the more advances made in the world means the more we can learn on how things work and how we can better the lives of humans and other species. If we didn't have scientific advancements we wouldn't have cell phones, electric, tv, car, computers, ect. We would still be living in Cave man era with clubs and horrible language skills.
In order to draw the free body diagram, first let's calculate the friction force acting on the crate:

Since the friction force is greater than the force applied, the crate will not move, and the friction force will be equal to the force applied.
The weight force is equal to 40 * 9.8 = 392 N.
So, drawing the diagram, we have: