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Queuing Models
Queue is a common word that means a waiting line or the act of joining a line. It is formed when the number of customers arriving is greater than the number of customers being served during a period of time.
Various queuing situations are:
| Examples | Members of Queue | Server(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Airport runways | Planes | Runways |
| Petrol bunk | Vehicles | Bank employee |
| Library | Students | Counter clerk |
| Bank counter | Account holders | Counter clerk |
| Hospital | Patient | Doctor |
| Telephone booth | Customers | Telephone attendant |
| Traffic signal | Vehicles | Signal point |
| Barber shop | Customers | Barber |
| Ration shop | Ration card holders | Shop clerk |
Depending on the server status, the incoming customer either waits at the queue or gets served. If the server at ...
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