Question

A series circuit consists of a 12V source, a 470ohm resistor(R1), a 330ohm resistor(R2) and a diode. If the diode is reverse biased, what is the value of V(R1) and V(R2)?

Answer 1

Zero.

Here's why:

http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_3/chpt_3/1.html