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How does a clock signal affect the operation of a D flip‑flop?.
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- A D flip‑flop samples the data input only on the rising (or falling) edge of the clock signal.
- The sampled value is then latched and held on the output until the next clock edge, making the output change synchronously with the clock.
- This edge‑triggered behaviour allows the flip‑flop to store a single bit of information reliably.
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The answer shows application of the clock concept to a specific component, illustrating edge‑triggered storage and synchronous output changes. It tests the candidate’s ability to link clock timing to the functional behaviour of a basic sequential element.
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