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This program simulates routing in a computer network, showing the shortest path
distances from a source node to all others.
8.6.3 Transportation Systems
Transportation systems such as road networks, airline routes, and railway connections
are naturally modeled as graphs. Vertices represent cities or stations, and edges represent
roads, flights, or tracks. Weights on edges can represent distance, travel time, or cost. Graph
algorithms help find the shortest or cheapest routes, detect bottlenecks, and optimize
logistics.
For example, airlines use graph algorithms to schedule flights efficiently, minimizing
costs while ensuring connectivity. Logistics companies use shortest path algorithms to plan
delivery routes, reducing fuel consumption and travel time.
Example: Shortest Path in a Road Network
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