clockwise moments

Why Anticlockwise Moment Is Positive And Clockwise Moment Is Negative?

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Why Anticlockwise Moment Is Positive And Clockwise Moment Is Negative? Answer: Normally we take the positive X axis as reference. When moving UP (positive) the movement is in the anticlockwise direction. This is the logic behind taking anticlockwise as positive and clockwise as negative. Is clockwise moment positive or negative? If a moment is moving

What Is The Sign Convention Of Moment Of Force?

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What Is The Sign Convention Of Moment Of Force? The direction of a moment is opposite to the direction of the force. The convention is that: clockwise moments are positive. anti-clockwise moments are negative. How do you know if a moment is positive or negative? If a moment is moving ANTICLOCKWISE it is considered a