The ability of an inductor to store energy in the form of a magnetic field (and consequently to oppose changes in current) is called inductance. It is measured in the unit of the Henry (H). Inductors used to be commonly known by another term: choke.
Working for CGS means collaborating with a world-class team of experts and some of the most dynamic organizations around the globe. At CGS, our trademark is our entrepreneurial spirit. Founded in 1984 in New York City with a team of 5 people, CGS has steadily grown to now employ over 7500 professionals across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
In 1947 President Harry Truman asked former President Herbert Hoover to lead what became known as the Hoover Commission to make recommendations to reorganize the operations of the federal government. 1  One of the recommendations of the commission was the establishment of an Office of the General Services.. This proposed office would combine the responsibilities of the following organizations: GSA became an independent agency on July 1, 1949, after the passage of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act. General Jess Larson, Administrator of the War Assets Administration, was named GSA's first Administrator. The first job awaiting Administrator Larson and the newly formed GSA was a complete renovation of the White House.