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Common high school curricula require courses in biological science and physical science. The biology requirement is most commonly fulfilled with a course in High School Biology or High School Earth and Space Science, while the physical science requirement is usually fulfilled with High School Chemistry or High School Physics.
High School Physics can be taught in two ways: either as a stand-alone course, or as a precursor to AP Physics B. In schools that offer the AP course, the High School Physics curriculum can be more focused, targeted at introducing material that will be expanded upon later. In schools where the AP course is not offered, High School Physics may be the only exposure students have to physics before they enter college or other post-graduation pursuits. Physics courses such as these may encompass a wider range of material in order to build familiarity with as many concepts as possible.
In general, the first concept taught in any high school physics class will be Newtonian mechanics. After a brief introduction to the world of physics including information about standard (SI) units, vectors, and scientific notation, students can expect an in-depth presentation of Newton’s three laws of motion and the various ways in which they may be applied to real-world scenarios. Newtonian mechanics and relationships compose the majority of course content in high school physics courses.
After an introduction to Newton’s laws of motion, students will be taught the kinematics equations. These equations are used to apply Newtonian mechanics to objects in linear motion. This part of the course will heavily focus on concepts of displacement, velocity, acceleration, and force. Students will be tested on horizontal linear motion, vertical motion, free fall motion, projectile motion, and force diagrams.
Following the introduction to mechanics, most courses will teach the concepts of energy, work, and power. Students will become familiar with conservation of energy, kinetic and potential energies, work equations, and the definition of power. Test questions will frequently combine these new concepts with concepts of linear motion, creating multi-step problems that require several calculations to complete and combine familiar material with new concepts.
Work, energy, and power generally conclude the majority of high school physics coursework. From this point, course content becomes somewhat variable. Some common topics of focus are electric circuits, electromagnetism, optics, or quantum theory. Only the final units of the high school physics course will focus on these subjects; the vast majority of content will remain grounded in mechanics.
Courses in physical sciences, such as physics and chemistry, often require some mastery of mathematics in order to manipulate variables and equations. Before taking a course in high school physics, you must be confident in your mathematics ability in algebra. Solving for a missing variable is almost always necessary on high school physics exams.
There is truly only one way to become more proficient in solving problems in physics: practice. Becoming familiar with the steps to solve different equations and apply mechanical principles is absolutely necessary for success. You can start to become familiar with High School Physics content by taking Varsity Tutors’ free High School Physics Practice Test. Each Practice Test consists of ten to twelve High School Physics problems that you can use to hone your skills. Each High School Physics problem includes an explanation of the correct answer, so when you miss a problem, you can find out where you went wrong. By paying particular attention to problems that you miss, you can efficiently improve your High School Physics knowledge!
Free High School Physics Practice Tests
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Electricity and magnetism practice test
high_school_physics-electricity-and-magnetismElectric circuits practice test
high_school_physics-electric-circuitsCapacitors practice test
high_school_physics-capacitorsCalculating total capacitance practice test
high_school_physics-calculating-total-capacitanceUnderstanding capacitance practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-capacitanceUsing capacitor equations practice test
high_school_physics-using-capacitor-equationsCircuit calculations and concepts practice test
high_school_physics-circuit-calculations-and-conceptsCalculating circuit power practice test
high_school_physics-calculating-circuit-powerKirchoff's laws practice test
high_school_physics-kirchoff-s-lawsUnderstanding current in a circuit practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-current-in-a-circuitElectricity practice test
high_school_physics-electricity_aaUnderstanding series and parallel practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-series-and-parallelUnderstanding voltage in a circuit practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-voltage-in-a-circuitUsing ohm's law practice test
high_school_physics-using-ohm-s-lawResistors practice test
high_school_physics-resistorsCalculating total resistance practice test
high_school_physics-calculating-total-resistanceResistivity practice test
high_school_physics-resistivityUnderstanding resistance practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-resistanceElectricity practice test
high_school_physics-electricityElectric charge practice test
high_school_physics-electric-chargeElectric force practice test
high_school_physics-electric-forceUnderstanding electric fields practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-electric-fieldsMagnetism and electromagnetism practice test
high_school_physics-magnetism-and-electromagnetismUnderstanding magnetic fields practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-magnetic-fieldsUnderstanding the relationship with current practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-the-relationship-with-currentUnderstanding the right hand rules practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-the-right-hand-rulesEnergy and work practice test
high_school_physics-energy-and-workEnergy practice test
high_school_physics-energyCalculating kinetic energy practice test
high_school_physics-calculating-kinetic-energyCalculating potential energy practice test
high_school_physics-calculating-potential-energyTypes of mechanical energy practice test
high_school_physics-types-of-mechanical-energyUnderstanding conservation of energy practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-conservation-of-energyUnderstanding kinetic and potential energies practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-kinetic-and-potential-energiesPower practice test
high_school_physics-powerUnderstanding power practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-powerWork practice test
high_school_physics-workCalculating work practice test
high_school_physics-calculating-workUnderstanding work practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-workWork-kinetic energy theorem practice test
high_school_physics-work-kinetic-energy-theoremForces practice test
high_school_physics-forcesIntroduction to forces practice test
high_school_physics-introduction-to-forcesIdentifying forces and systems practice test
high_school_physics-identifying-forces-and-systemsUnderstanding force practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-forceUnderstanding the relationship between force and acceleration practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-the-relationship-between-force-and-accelerationNet force practice test
high_school_physics-net-forceCalculating force practice test
high_school_physics-calculating-forceInterpreting force diagrams practice test
high_school_physics-interpreting-force-diagramsSpecific forces practice test
high_school_physics-specific-forcesContact forces practice test
high_school_physics-contact-forcesGravitational field practice test
high_school_physics-gravitational-fieldUnderstanding frictional force practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-frictional-forceUnderstanding gravity and weight practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-gravity-and-weightUnderstanding normal force practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-normal-forceUnderstanding universal gravitation practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-universal-gravitationIntroductory principles practice test
high_school_physics-introductory-principlesUnderstanding accuracy and precision practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-accuracy-and-precisionUnderstanding independent and dependent variables practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-independent-and-dependent-variablesUnderstanding scalar and vector quantities practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-scalar-and-vector-quantitiesUnderstanding si units practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-si-unitsUnderstanding significant figures practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-significant-figuresMotion and mechanics practice test
high_school_physics-motion-and-mechanicsCircular motion practice test
high_school_physics-circular-motionCircular motion practice test
high_school_physics-circular-motion_aaRotational angular momentum practice test
high_school_physics-rotational-angular-momentumUnderstand torque practice test
high_school_physics-understand-torqueUnderstanding circular motion practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-circular-motionUnderstanding torque practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-torqueUsing circular motion equations practice test
high_school_physics-using-circular-motion-equationsGas laws practice test
high_school_physics-gas-lawsUnderstanding isovolumetric processes practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-isovolumetric-processesHarmonic motion practice test
high_school_physics-harmonic-motionEnergy of shm practice test
high_school_physics-energy-of-shmPeriod of shm practice test
high_school_physics-period-of-shmUnderstanding pendulums practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-pendulumsUnderstanding springs practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-springsUsing pendulum equations practice test
high_school_physics-using-pendulum-equationsUsing spring equations practice test
high_school_physics-using-spring-equationsLinear motion practice test
high_school_physics-linear-motionFreefall practice test
high_school_physics-freefallKinematic equations practice test
high_school_physics-kinematic-equationsUnderstanding distance, velocity, and acceleration practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-distance-velocity-and-accelerationUnderstanding motion in one dimension practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-motion-in-one-dimensionUnderstanding motion in two dimensions practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-motion-in-two-dimensionsUnderstanding motion with constant acceleration practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-motion-with-constant-accelerationUsing motion equations practice test
high_school_physics-using-motion-equationsMomentum practice test
high_school_physics-momentumCalculating momentum practice test
high_school_physics-calculating-momentumConservation of momentum practice test
high_school_physics-conservation-of-momentumElastic and inelastic collisions practice test
high_school_physics-elastic-and-inelastic-collisionsImpulse and momentum practice test
high_school_physics-impulse-and-momentumUnderstanding conservation of momentum practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-conservation-of-momentumUnderstanding elastic and inelastic collisions practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-elastic-and-inelastic-collisionsUnderstanding momentum practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-momentumNewton's laws practice test
high_school_physics-newton-s-lawsNewton's law of universal gravitation practice test
high_school_physics-newton-s-law-of-universal-gravitationUnderstanding newton's first law practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-newton-s-first-lawUnderstanding newton's second law practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-newton-s-second-lawUnderstanding newton's third law practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-newton-s-third-lawRepresentations of motion practice test
high_school_physics-representations-of-motionRepresentations of motion practice test
high_school_physics-representations-of-motion_aaThermodynamics practice test
high_school_physics-thermodynamicsEnthalpy and entropy practice test
high_school_physics-enthalpy-and-entropyUnderstanding enthalpy practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-enthalpyUnderstanding entropy practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-entropyHeat practice test
high_school_physics-heatUnderstanding effects of heat on volume practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-effects-of-heat-on-volumeUnderstanding heat and temperature practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-heat-and-temperatureUnderstanding heat and work practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-heat-and-workUnderstanding heat engines practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-heat-enginesUnderstanding the concept of energy transfer practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-the-concept-of-energy-transferLaws of thermodynamics practice test
high_school_physics-laws-of-thermodynamicsUnderstanding the first law of thermodynamics practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-the-first-law-of-thermodynamicsUnderstanding the second law of thermodynamics practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-the-second-law-of-thermodynamicsUnderstanding the third law of thermodynamics practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-the-third-law-of-thermodynamicsUnderstanding the zeroth law of thermodynamics practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-the-zeroth-law-of-thermodynamicsWaves, sound, and light practice test
high_school_physics-waves-sound-and-lightLight and electromagnetic waves practice test
high_school_physics-light-and-electromagnetic-wavesUnderstanding photons practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-photonsUnderstanding refraction practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-refractionUnderstanding the electromagnetic spectrum practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-the-electromagnetic-spectrumSound practice test
high_school_physics-soundUnderstanding doppler practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-dopplerWaves practice test
high_school_physics-wavesInterference and superposition practice test
high_school_physics-interference-and-superpositionProperties of waves practice test
high_school_physics-properties-of-wavesTypes of waves practice test
high_school_physics-types-of-wavesUnderstanding amplitude and period practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-amplitude-and-periodUnderstanding calculations with velocity practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-calculations-with-velocityUnderstanding the concept of waves practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-the-concept-of-wavesUnderstanding types of waves practice test
high_school_physics-understanding-types-of-waves_aaUnderstanding wavelength and frequency practice test
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