What is Dynamics: Definition and 1000 Discussions

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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  1. T

    Rotational Dynamics - Modeling brake caliper deceleration of a chassis

    I am a junior engineer tasked with modeling the dynamics of a small research UAV after landing. The UAV has 3 tires, 1 on the nose landing gear and 2 on the rear landing gear. The rear tires are equipped with disc brake calipers. My coworker has explained that the simplified model (MODEL 1...
  2. thaiqi

    I Exploring Dynamics of Electron in Hydrogen Atom

    Hello,everyone. Can dynamical system be used to describe the behavior of the electron in Hydrogen atom?
  3. A

    Dynamics problem involving an inclined plane and Friction

    So after trying to calculate the horizontal forces to solve it: f + Wx(gravity force component of x) - Fy ( the Force that is supposedly giving the the acceleration) = 0 It got to me that the question said "plane has the acceleration" is that even possible? Unless the plane is another object...
  4. wcjy

    Rotational dynamics and the conservation of energy

    I = Icm + mr^2 I = 0.5 mr^2 + mr^2 I= 3/2 mr^2 By COE, mgh = 0.5(3/2 mr^2)(w^2) g(2r) = 3/4(r^2)(w^2) 8g/3 = rw^2 = v^2 / r v = sqrt( 8gr/3) v=0.511m/s ans: v=0.79m/s
  5. wcjy

    Rotational dynamics: Resolving forces

    Resolving the weight of the cylinder c, i get Mgcosθ (-y) and Mgsinθ (-x) mgsinθ - Fs - T = ma ---(1) (where Fs is frictional force and T is tension) τ = I α (where τ is torque and α is angular acceleration) torque is produced by both tension and frictional force (T-Fs) * r = 0.5 m r^2 α...
  6. fingerprintregion

    Relativity: Relativistic Kinematics and Dynamics

    I’ve read Beiser’s Modern Physics Chapter 1 and I am able to grasp the general theories but not so much when applying it to problems. I major in Chemistry and would really appreciate any head start/help/suggestions. For number 1 I thought of using L = L0 sqrt 1-v^2/c^2 but can’t seem to find the...
  7. T

    FE, Dynamics, Fluids and A.I.

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  8. Adesh

    (I.E. Irodov problem 1.72) Dynamics problem involving a pulley

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  9. Adesh

    What's my mistake in this problem in dynamics involving pulleys?

    Find the acceleration of block A and B, given that the mass of pulleys and strings are negligible.. I could see that the block B has gravity acting on it, therefore the gravitational force on the block ##B## is ##F_B = 5 g## and hence the acceleration is ##g##. From the pulley to which...
  10. T

    Solar System Dynamics page at NASA/JPL

    Stumbled across this and found it interesting. Solar System Dynamics pages at JPL (Jet Propulsion Lab)/NASA. Has Bodies, Orbits, Physical Data, Tools, etc. https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/?site_map Cheers, Tom
  11. A

    A Spin dynamics and the Pauli exclusion principle

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  12. Tymofei

    Pressure Differential in Fluid Dynamics: Why More on the '+s' Side?

    Here i added a page from my fluid dynamics book where it shows particle model for deriving the equation. My question is why pressure is more at stream side aka 'positive "s" direction'.I would expected more pressure on the other side because for example when you trying to push a rigid object or...
  13. Tymofei

    Calculating the Moment from a Different Vantage Point

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  14. Serhatakguc0

    Dynamics homework -- Motion of a stick attached to a rolling disk

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  15. A

    Stabilizer Leg Linear Actuator Force to Jack up a Truck's rear tyres

    Hi, I previously posted about the statically indeterminate truck problem. Thank you to everyone who helped me. However, I now realized that isn't the problem I need to solve. I need to know the force of the linear actuators to lift the rear tyres off the ground. Since the tyres will be...
  16. E

    Orbital dynamics math review for a computer simulation

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  17. M

    Engineering Help with Dynamics Please -- Projectile fired downward into a fluid medium

  18. M

    Computational Fluid Dynamics and refining the mesh

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  19. Adesh

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  20. D

    Fluid dynamics and incompressible fluids

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  21. Helena Durrant

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  22. SianRR

    Motion in Electric and Magnetic Fields -- (Uni Level Dynamics)

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  23. T

    Integrating FE and Dynamics

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  24. S

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  25. A

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  26. tamim94

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  27. H

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  28. Nacho_rc11

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  29. A

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  30. T

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  31. minadd

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    Given: (block a) m = .500kg (block b) m = .200kg that's all... Fg (block a) = (.5)(9.81) = 4.905N = Fn Fg (block b) = (.2)(9.81) = 1.962N i think acceleration might go like... a = (1.962)/(.5 + .2) = 2.8m/s^2 but isn't it supposed to be at equilibrium? So 0m/s^2. How am I supposed to find...
  32. L

    B Structure and Dynamics of Blue Supergiants

    There seems be much understanding of the internal structure the Sun for instance its several layers,thecore, the radiative and convections zones, the corona and so forth. What is known about stars that are not like the Sun? I was particularly thinking blue or red super giants.
  33. nuclearfireball_42

    Help with a pulley problem with 3 masses

    The figure : What I understand from the figure : T1=m1a1 T2=m2a2 T3-m3g=m3(-a3) - The three masses given all have different mass so each of them has different acceleration - How do one substitute to obtain the answer for a3? - I've tried to substitute to find the value of a3, but it seems...
  34. BigDumDum

    Fluid Dynamics and Global Warming

    Almost 90% of all humanity lives in the Northern hemisphere. Due to colonization, expansion, growth, war, water sources, etc. we have amassed our populations in specific areas around the Northern hemisphere. We continue to build at an unprecedented rate. Our buildings are growing wider, taller...
  35. Like Tony Stark

    Finding angular velocity for a rope to be cut

    I wrote Newton's equations for each body (I took ##x## as the axis aligned with the tension) ##m_1##: ##x)f*_1 -T_1+T_2=0## Where ##f*_1=\omega ^2 r_1## ##m_2## ##x)f*_2 -T_2=0## ##x)f*_2=T_2## Where ##f*_2=\omega ^2 r_2## I wrote that ##T_2=1100 N## and solved for ##\omega##, and I got...
  36. Like Tony Stark

    Is the Normal Force on m2 Affected by Vertical Acceleration in Different Cases?

    I want you to tell me if I'm right For 1), does ##m_2## feel a normal force? Because I don't think so, since it isn't pushing the wall. For 2), ##m_2## suffers a normal force because it feels a pseudo-force to the left and so it pushes the wall
  37. L

    Atwood System - max. height of the lighter object

    Magnitude of acceleration of system: a = (4.59kg - 1.71kg)(9.81N/kg)/(4.59kg + 1.71kg) = 4.48 m/s^2 Velocity of lighter mass when heavier one hits the ground: vf^2 = vi^2 + 2ad = 0 + 2(4.48m/s^2)(2.60m) vf = 4.83 m/s [up] I am not sure what to do from here? I don't really understand what...
  38. Like Tony Stark

    Finding the angular velocity of a rotating arm

    A) The slider experiments three forces, all of them are on the ##x## axis (considering ##x## axis as the axis aligned with the arm): Normal force (exerted by the support), elastic force and centrifugal force, which is ##m.(\omega^2 r)## Elastic force is equal to ##Fe=-k \delta =-2 (R-2R)=2R##...
  39. Like Tony Stark

    Find the tensions acting in different ropes that conect three bodies

    I called the smallest body ##1## and the biggest ##3##. All of them are disturbed by horizontal forces. So the free body diagrams are For ##1## ##-T_1 -Fr_1 +F=10a## For ##2## ##T_1 -T_2 -Fr_2=20a## For ##3## ##T_2 -Fr_3=30a## Then, if I consider ##a=0## and I solve for ##1## I get ##T_1=30...
  40. Like Tony Stark

    Acceleration and tension of a block on an inclined plane

    I considered the downwards direction and left direction as negative. For ##m_1##, Newton's equations are: ##x) Fr + W_x - T=0## ##y) N - W_y =0## For ##m_2##: ##y) T - W =0## Then, if I replace the data, I get ##T=22.2 N## and then ##m_2=2.2 kg##. With that, for the second question ##m_2=4.4...
  41. Like Tony Stark

    Forces acting on a block which is lying on another block

    Well, I'm having trouble with the free body diagrams. For ##A## we have ##y)## weight, normal force, contact force with ##B##, ##F . sin(36.8°)##. And the acceleration is ##0## because we want to calculate the maximun force before moving. ##\Sigma \vec F = m . a_y## ##\vec N_A + \vec F ...
  42. Like Tony Stark

    Free body diagrams for boxes, inclined planes and springs

    FIRST PICTURE I have some doubts here because of the spring... I'll tell you what forces I've drawn. For ##A##, I drew the weight and the force applied by ##B## (the normal force) on the vertical axis; and the elastic force pointing to the right on the horizontal axis. For ##B##, I drew the...
  43. ValeForce46

    Cylinder with a horizontal tube (Fluid dynamics problem)

    I'll call ##v_2## the flow speed on the horizontal tube and ##v_1## the lowering speed of the column. Even if the lowering speed isn't negligible, the problem says "...when the plug has been removed", so can I consider the height unchanged? In order to find the force, I need the pressure when...
  44. Z0dCHiY8

    Why Is Space Travel More Complex Than It Seems?

    Most sources of pop culture & even engineering ones have failed to provide the key problems of space traveling. For example, dv ain't that hard as aerodynamics of Space. For 1st glance, it looks ridiculous == Space is Vacuum. Mostly, yes.. but Space has a lot of dust & gaseous clouds. Just one...
  45. ValeForce46

    Fluid dynamics problem -- Filling linked cylinders with water

    The first part of the problem I just used Stevin's law: $$p_{atm}=P+ρg(h_1-h_2)=> h_2=(P-p_{atm}+ρgh_1)/(ρg) =>h_2=0.94m$$ Is this right? I considered ##ρ=10^3 {kg/m^3}## About the second part... how can I be sure that ##h_1## remains unchanged? If it is unchanged, then can I use Bernoulli's...
  46. S

    Yo-yo on an accelerating conveyor belt

    First off, I was wondering if the acceleration of the conveyor belt can be considered a force. And I'm not exactly sure how to use Newton's second law if the object of the forces is itself on an accelerating surface. Also, I don't know whether it rolls with or without slipping. I thought I could...
  47. amare

    Practical application of engineering mechanics dynamics in civil engineering

    what is the practical application of engineering mechanics dynamics in civil engineering when civil engineers work on static analysis?
  48. Athi Sankar

    Dynamics of Machines - Forced Vibration

    Summary: I need a help to solve problem asked in university exam I am looking for the answer for the above question. I solved almost except the last one "Force exerted by the spring and dashpot on the motor". Can anyone help me to find out the answer for it
  49. A185

    Dynamics: A wedge, a mass, and two pulleys

    Problem Statement: In the arrangement shown in the figure, a block of mass m=2kg lies on the wedge of mass M=8kg.Find the initial acceleration of the wedge. Assume pulleys and thread massless and surfaces smooth. Relevant Equations: FBDs
  50. frostysh

    Exploring Chaos & Randomness in Deterministic Dynamics

    For myself is horrible to imagine that indeterministic randomness can appear in deterministic, absolutely known and visible dynamics. I have briefly look on the mathematics behind it and understand almost nothing... Well I have a very basic knowledge in mathematics. There is so-called "Rannou's...
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