Support · Mathematics Standard 11–12 – Year 11 · Networks, paths and trees
Support Examine circumstances in which networks are used in a variety of real-world applications
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Examine real-world applications of networks such as social networks, supply chain networks and communication infrastructure, and explore other applications of networks
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Explain that the terms graph and network are interchangeable
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Describe a network as a collection of objects (nodes or vertices) interconnected by lines (edges) that can represent systems in the real world
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- Interactive toolEnrichmentMathigon: Graph TheoryUse it for: Bridges of Königsberg, Euler paths and planar graphs, interactively.