Computer Networks · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Computer Science
Differentiate between circuit switching and packet switching. Also state why packet switching is commonly used on the Internet.
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Differentiate between circuit switching and packet switching. Also state why packet switching is commonly used on the Internet.
Solution
Circuit switching reserves a fixed path, which can remain unused during silent periods. Packet switching shares network resources dynamically and can choose alternate routes, making it more suitable for the variable traffic and distributed nature of the Internet.
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