How will you conduct a computer simulation to study flow of traffic on a busy road

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Computer simulation can be conducted to study traffic flow on a busy road.

Identify the key variables such as traffic volume, vehicle types, road conditions, and traffic control measures
Develop a mathematical model to represent the flow of traffic
Collect real-world data to calibrate and validate the model
Use simulation software like VISSIM or SUMO to create a virtual environment
Input the variables and parameters into the simulation software
Run the simulation multiple times with different scenarios to analyze the traffic flow
Analyze the simulation results to identify bottlenecks, congestion patterns, and potential improvements
Make adjustments to the model and rerun the simulation if necessary
Draw conclusions and make recommendations based on the simulation findings

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