Question

When describing a rotation, which of the following directions is applicable for a rotation?

Answer 1

When describing a rotation in geometry, two commonly used directions are:

1. **Clockwise Rotation**: This is when the rotation moves in the same direction as the hands of a clock, typically moving towards the right when viewed from above.

2. **Counterclockwise Rotation (or Anticlockwise)**: This is when the rotation moves opposite to the direction of the hands of a clock, typically moving towards the left when viewed from above.

These directions determine the orientation of the object being rotated around a specified axis or point. In mathematical contexts, angles for rotation may also be specified in terms of degrees or radians, with positive values typically indicating counterclockwise rotations and negative values indicating clockwise rotations.