Direction of rotation of moment

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The discussion centers on the confusion regarding the direction of rotation of moments M1 and M2, with a consensus that they should rotate clockwise and point downwards according to the right-hand grip rule. Participants express skepticism about the accuracy of the arrow directions in the textbook, suggesting they are not meant to be taken literally but rather to indicate forces and couples. There is an agreement that the author may not have prioritized consistency in the direction of moments for the sake of clarity in the overall concept being presented. The focus remains on understanding the principles rather than the specific representations in the textbook. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the importance of grasping the underlying mechanics rather than fixating on potentially misleading illustrations.
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IMO , the M2 and M1 should rotate clockwise, and the moment should point downwards based on right hand grip rule . Why the book gave in in other way ?

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I don't think you are supposed to take the arrow directions as accurate. They are merely indicating which entities are forces and which are couples.
 
haruspex said:
I don't think you are supposed to take the arrow directions as accurate. They are merely indicating which entities are forces and which are couples.
you mean the author just simply give the direction of moment ?
 
goldfish9776 said:
you mean the author just simply give the direction of moment ?
No, I'm saying that the author did not care about being consistent. It was not relevant to the point being made.
 
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