Question

wHy take clockwise torque as negative while counterclockwise as positive?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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This is because of the right hand screw rule. If u move ur fingers in anti clockwise direction the thumb points upwards indicating positive direction. If u move ur fingers in clockwise direction the thumb points downwards indicating negative direction.