What is the Output of a D Flip-Flop Circuit?

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The output of a D Flip-Flop circuit is determined by the input signal D and the clock cycles. In the discussed problem, the expected output after the first clock cycle was incorrectly calculated as 0011, while the correct output is 0000. The participant identified a mistake in their initial reasoning, leading to the correct understanding of the D Flip-Flop operation, which is defined by the equation D = Q+. This highlights the importance of accurately tracking input states and clock transitions in digital circuits.

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Homework Statement



Problem is here:
http://i.imgur.com/DrI08.png

Homework Equations


For D Flip-Flop: D = Q+


The Attempt at a Solution



In red on the picture above, I have written what I think the output will be through the first clock cycle. Next state would be 0011, but answer is 0000. Am I missing something about the D flip flop?
 
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Ok, so it turns out I made a silly mistake, and I ended up solving the problem.

Thanks!
 

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