What is simulation distance in Minecraft?

Minecraft has a ton of settings that can be confusing for those not elbow-deep in knowledge about the game's engine or how it works, and simulation distance is one of them.

Minecraft: What is Simulation Distance?

What is the ideal simulation distance in Minecraft?

How To Change Simulation Distance In Minecraft Bedrock 1.20

So I wanted to build a vertical bamboo/kelp farm that goes to max height but I'm worried that excessive lag might be a problem. Im on PS4 and have simulation distance at

How do I increase simulation distance in Minecraft RTX? : r/minecraftRTX

Most optimised proven bedrock creeper farm! 1.18 4000 gunpowder p/h designed to simulation distance 4 for realms : r/technicalminecraft

Simulation distance – Minecraft Wiki

PhoenixSC / Hamish on X: In the latest snapshot, you can't fully kill a mob outside the NEW simulation distance. So You can literally create a pile of dead bodies. /

A good seed Seed Simulation Distance: 4 chunks World Options I Friendly Fire - iFunny Brazil