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General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is an American publicly traded, aerospace and defense corporation headquartered in Reston, Virginia. As of 2020, it was the third-largest defense contractor in the United States, and the third-largest in the world, by sales. The company is a Fortune 100 company, and was ranked No. 83 in 2020.Formed in 1954 with the merger of submarine manufacturer Electric Boat and aircraft manufacturer Canadair, the corporation today consists of ten subsidiary companies with operations in 45 countries. The company’s products include Gulfstream business jets, Virginia- and Columbia-class nuclear-powered submarines, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, M1 Abrams tanks and Stryker armored fighting vehicles.
In 2020, General Dynamics had worldwide sales of $37.9 billion and a workforce of more than 100,000 full-time employees. The current chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) is Phebe Novakovic.

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    Dynamics question regarding moment of inertia

    Hi, I have a question regarding a dynamics question that be found here:http://by.genie.uottawa.ca/~mess/files/MCG_2107/MCG2107_M2005_p2.pdf, It is the first problem on that link (labeled number 2.) I did ƩFx, ƩFy, ƩMG which allowed me to find angular acceleration, frictional force, and...
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    Is it difficult for engineers to switch to mathematical fluid dynamics research?

    Hi guys, I studied mechanical engineering and I am currently a graduate student (turbulence modeling). I am interested in the more formal/mathematical aspects of fluid dynamics, which are mainly worked in mathematical faculties and I would like to know if someone knows/have an idea about...
  3. misslogica

    Classical Dynamics Any help would be greatly appreciated

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    Mechanical Engineering Dynamics Problem

    Homework Statement A plastic film moves over two drums. During a 4s interval the speed of the tape is increased uniformly from v0= 2ft/s to v1= 4ft/s. Knowing that the tape does not slip on the drums, determine (a) the angular acceleration of drum B, (b) the number of revolutions executed by...
  5. R

    How Do I Calculate the Natural Frequency and Time Elapsed for a Gas Compressor?

    I hope I am posting in the right place. I am a 1st year University student. Although I am undertaking a BSc in Computer and Electronic System Engineering I have a Mechanical Principles module which I am finding a little bit of a struggle. Mechanical Principles - Dynamics: a) A diaphragm type...
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    Rotational Dynamics of two disks

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  7. J

    How can I solve a dynamics problem involving a pulley, rod, and rotating masses?

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  8. J

    Modeling Population Dynamics of Flies, Frogs, and Crocodiles

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  9. D

    Dynamics- acceleration of beam on rollers

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  10. A

    What Governs the Dynamics of Phase Transitions in Materials?

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    Dynamics- Net Gravitational Force

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    Archived Can You Solve This Two-Body Dynamics Problem?

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  13. A

    Dynamics - supertanker coasting to a stop

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  14. C

    How to Solve a Weak Shock Wave Gas Dynamics Problem?

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    Dynamics Question Involving two blocks on a plane

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  16. K

    Dynamics - Using the coefficient of friction

    Homework Statement You are to lower a safe of mass 260kg at constant speed downs skids 20.0m long, from a truck 2.0m high. a) If the coefficient of friction between the safe and the skids is 0.25, do you need to pull the safe down or hold it back? b)How great a force parallel to the skids is...
  17. K

    Dynamics Question: Calculate Resistive Force on Car

    Homework Statement Along a certain section of road a car (mass 1600kg) will coast in neutral at a constant speed of 72 km/h if there is no wind. Examination of a topological map shows that for this section of road the elevation decreases by 200m for each 6000m of road. What is the total...
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    Solve Acceleration of Inclined Plane Given z,P,A

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    Dynamics vs Thermo Fluids for EE

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    How Do You Calculate Normal Force with Angles and No Friction?

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  21. H

    Dynamics and Friction: Solving for Maximum Angle on a Ramp with μ_{s}=0.25

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  22. H

    Solving Dynamics-Friction for Max θ w/ μ_s=0.25

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  23. alane1994

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    Linear Dynamics Help: friction and horizontal force

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  27. maistral

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    Highschool Dynamics Lab. Consistency problem?

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  29. Ascendant78

    One-dimensional dynamics question

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    Can someone please check my homework on fluid dynamics?

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  31. Ascendant78

    Question regarding basic dynamics and forces involved?

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    Can Like-Charged Particles Be Confined Without Excessive Force?

    Hi, I've been toying with a thought experiment, and I was wondering if it had any basis in reality. Is it possible to confine like-charged particles (e.g., primarily positive or primarily negative) to a particular space? After doing some searching, I stumbled upon "non-neutral plasmas", which...
  33. Ascendant78

    Basic question regarding dynamics concepts?

    I just started Physics 1 this semester. Although the kinematics we covered so far were simple, our teacher didn't do a particularly good job at explaining dynamics. In fact, all 10 students I talked to were left clueless by his lecture. What we don't understand at this point is the concept...
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    Dynamics trajectory motion help

    Homework Statement "In a movie scene involving a car chase, a car goes over the top of ramp A and lands a B below. Determine the speed of the car at A if the car is to cover distance d=180ft for \alpha =15° and \beta = 30°. Neglect aerodynamic effects. Homework Equations Word.doc is the...
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    Fluid Dynamics - Calculate the resultant moment

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    Analyzing Dynamic Orbits: Tension, Speed, and Angular Momentum Calculations

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    Can Rotational Dynamics be derived from Translational Dynamics?

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    Dynamics in Two Dimensions Question

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  39. C

    Developing an Intelligent Tutoring System for Vehicle Dynamics

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    Good introductory textbook for L & H dynamics?

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    Phase-plane dynamics of an atomic force microscope cantilever.

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  42. D

    Classical Dynamics of Particles & Systems

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    Engineering Master in Maths seeking engineering job in Fluids Dynamics area

    I did BA Maths at Cambridge with a First Class back in 2009-12, worked in i-banking for one year (partially because I need to fund my graduate study) and will continue with a Master in Maths at Cam this coming autumn. My courses had been (and will continue to be) concentrated in Fluid Dynamics...
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    How Does Elevator Motion Affect Work Done by Forces?

    1. Homework Statement the question is: A 62 kg person in an elevator is moving up at a constant speed of 4.0 m/s for 5.0 s. T / I C (b) Calculate the work done by the normal force on the person. (c) Calculate the work done by the force of gravity on the person. (d) How would your...
  45. C

    Dynamics - relative motion, planes Q

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  46. J

    System Dynamics: A Qualitative Understanding

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  47. A

    Rotational Dynamics / Moment of Inertia Question

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  48. P

    [Difficult] Gas Dynamics Situation

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  49. A

    Can the Radius of a Disk Affect the Inclined Plane Experiment Results?

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  50. J

    Three masses, pulleys, dynamics, and tension (Please help)

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