negative torques

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

How Do Clockwise And Counterclockwise Torx Compare When A System Is Balanced?

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How Do Clockwise And Counterclockwise Torx Compare When A System Is Balanced? How do clockwise and counterclockwise torques compare when a system is balanced? They are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. If you toss a stick into the air, it appears to wobble all over the place. What happens when balanced torque acts