The subsequent problems deal with the circuit shown below. Assume that the diode is ideal (i.e., has a 0V forward bias voltage) and the capacitor has no charge initially. Assume R1 = R2 = R.Immediately after the power is applied (i.e., the circuit is not in steady state yet), what is the magnitude of the voltage across R1 if Vdc < 0?

A. |Vdc|
B. 0 V
C. |Vdc| / 2
D. 2|Vdc|
E. |Vdc| / 3


Answer: B

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