Based on the process of modeling a real phenomenon with a set of mathematical formulas, simulation software is, basically, a program that allows users to observe an operation through simulation without really performing that operation.
NASA uses it to design spacecraft, predict satellite orbits, and train astronauts. But how much do you know about simulation software? Find out with this quiz.
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