Answer to Question #319903 in Physics for Rachel Ta

Question

Paula is pulling on an object with 21 N Force. Friction is pushing back against the object with a force of 14 N . Draw a Freebody diagram and determine what the net forces, and in what direction it is acting

Answer 1

The net force

$$F_{\rm net}=\rm 21\: N-17\: N=4\: N,\quad toward\; right$$