Simulations:
3.16, 3.17: Simulations and Algorithmic Efficiency
What is a Simulation?
- A simulation, in context of computer science, is a digital representation of a situation in the real world.
- Examples:
- Experiments: When an experiment is to dangerous to perform in the real world or too expensive, a simulation can be made of it and be performed digitally.
- Training and Education: Simulations such as flight simulators and medical simulation can be very practical in aiding dangerous proffesions to receive training.
- Video Games: Some video games try to aim to be as releastic as possible with physics and graphics to try to simulate the real world.