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Why are clockwise moments considered negative?

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Clockwise moments are considered negative because it depends upon the axis of the rotation with respect to which measuring the turning effect.
It is caused by negative torques.
It applies the right-hand screw rule.
Counterclockwise and clockwise qualifications depend upon the observer's viewpoint.

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