Physicsline Exam Q3: Transistor Output - Debating Correct Answer

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The discussion centers on the interpretation of the output voltage in a transistor circuit as described in a physics exam question. One participant questions the provided answer, noting their own calculation yields a result shifted down by 3V due to the DC voltage from a voltage divider. Another contributor clarifies that the output capacitor removes the DC component of the signal, leading to a zero output when the input signal is clipped and remains constant. The conversation emphasizes the role of capacitors in altering the output signal by eliminating DC levels. Ultimately, understanding the behavior of the circuit components is crucial for accurate analysis.
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The question being referred to is question 3 on page 8:
http://www.itute.com/physicsline/phys_trial_exam1_2008v2.pdf

Answer referred to is Question 3 Area of Study 2:
http://www.itute.com/physicsline/phys_trial_exam1_2008v2sol.pdf

I don't understand why they get this answer. The answer I am getting is the exact same as them except shifted 3V down. This is because the DC part (given from the voltage divider) gives a middle point of 3V and when this is removed by capacitor 2, it will cause the voltage to be -3V? Can someone please explain why i am wrong and if not, why this answer is correct? Any help is appreciated...
 
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The output capacitor will remove the DC part of the output signal. If the signal is 0 there is no DC part and the capacitor won't remove anything.
 
Okay, so before it enters the final capacitor, would the graph look like a simple straight line, due to clipping. Since this straight line is infact a DC voltage (it doesn't vary) due to the clipping, it is removed by the capacitor and as such, the V out is zero. Is that right?
 

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