1. The problem is to understand why a negative moment means the net moment is counterclockwise. 2. In physics and engineering, moments (or torques) are vector quantities that cause rotation. 3. By convention, moments that cause clockwise rotation are considered positive, and moments that cause counterclockwise rotation are considered negative (or vice versa depending on the sign convention, but this is a common one). 4. When calculating the net moment, if the result is negative, it means the sum of moments tends to rotate the object counterclockwise. 5. This sign convention helps us quickly understand the direction of rotation without ambiguity. 6. So, a negative net moment indicates a counterclockwise rotation because of the chosen sign convention for moments.