Question

If the moment of force is assigned a positive sign, then will the turning tendency of the force be clockwise or anti-clockwise?

Answer 1

1. A force that gives a rotational effect is called a turning force.
2. The direction of turning produced on the body depends on the point of application of force and the direction of the force.
3. If the force produces anti-clockwise rotation in the rigid body about the given turning point, it is called a positive moment of force.
4. Therefore, if the moment of force is assigned a positive sign, then the turning tendency of the force will be anti-clockwise.