Assume a graph G = (V, E) represents a computer network where the vertices represent computers and the edges represent point-to-point network connections between the computers. Assume each edge (u, v) of G is associated with a real number f(u,v) between 0 and 1 which represents the probability that the corresponding network connection is faulty. Assume these probabilities are independent. a. Propose an algorithm that finds a path between two given vertices u and v with the smallest probability of being faulty (a path is faulty if at least one of its edges is faulty). b. Analyze the complexity of your algorithm.

Assume a graph G = (V, E) represents a computer network where the vertices represent computers and the edges represent point-to-point network connections between the computers. Assume each edge (u, v) of G is associated with a real number f(u,v) between 0 and 1 which represents the probability that the corresponding network connection is faulty. Assume these probabilities are independent. a. Propose an algorithm that finds a path between two given vertices u and v with the smallest probability of being faulty (a path is faulty if at least one of its edges is faulty). b. Analyze the complexity of your algorithm.

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