Nodes
Nodes are fundamental elements in various fields of study such as Computer Science, Biology, Physics, and Mathematics. They represent points of intersection, connection, or concentration within a system or structure.
Definition[edit | edit source]
In general, a node is a point of intersection or connection within a system. The specific definition of a node varies depending on the field of study.
Nodes in Different Fields[edit | edit source]
Computer Science[edit | edit source]
In Computer Science, a node can refer to several different things depending on the context. In networking, a node is a device that can send, receive, or forward information over a network. This includes computers, routers, and switches. In data structures, a node is an entity that contains information and may point to other nodes. For example, in a linked list, each node contains data and a reference (or link) to the next node in the sequence.
Biology[edit | edit source]
In Biology, nodes are points of connection in a system. For example, in botany, a node is a part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge. In anatomy, lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that produce and store cells that fight infection and disease.
Physics[edit | edit source]
In Physics, nodes are points along a standing wave where the wave has minimum amplitude. For example, in a vibrating string, there are certain points that appear to be standing still while the rest of the string moves. These points are the nodes of the wave.
Mathematics[edit | edit source]
In Mathematics, particularly in graph theory, a node (also known as a vertex) is a fundamental unit of which graphs are formed. In a graph, nodes are connected by edges.
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