Answer:
The value is 
Explanation:
From the question we are told that
The magnitude of the horizontal force is 
The mass of the crate is 
The acceleration of the crate is 
Generally the net force acting on the crate is mathematically represented as

Here
is force of kinetic friction (in N) acting on the crate
So

=> 
Answer:
3.258 m/s
Explanation:
k = Spring constant = 263 N/m (Assumed, as it is not given)
x = Displacement of spring = 0.7 m (Assumed, as it is not given)
= Coefficient of friction = 0.4
Energy stored in spring is given by

As the energy in the system is conserved we have

The speed of the 8 kg block just before collision is 3.258 m/s