Physics

Physics Exam Format
The Physics Regents exam has a 3 hour time limit and is divided into three sections.

• Part A: Multiple-choice questions
• Part B: Multiple-choice and constructed response questions
• Part C: Constructed response questions

Physics Resources

NYSED Physics Regents exam page June 2010 Physics Regents exam Answer booklet Scoring key and rating guide June 2009 Physics Regents exam Answer booklet Scoring key and rating guide Physics Reference Tables Helpful links The Physics Classroom HyperPhysics Concepts (Georgia State University) Physics Games Oswego City School District Regents Prep Center - Physics Page

Helpful Physics Videos

Centripetal Force - Do you know Newton’s first law of motion? This clip spells it all out for you.

Collisions - There are two types of collisions you need to become familiar with for your upcoming regents exam; elastic and an inelastic. The equation for both is revealed in this clip.

Difference Between Work and Power - How does Work relate to Power? This short clip takes you on a roller coaster ride for the answers.

Impulse - Impulse is an important concept to understand for the Physics regents. A water flume is used to drive this concept home.

Refraction - Understand refraction? In this clip, Private Stevie discovers that there’s a lot more to bending light then meets the eye.

Series and Parallel Circuits - Do you know the difference between Series and Parallel circuits? Don’t get short circuited on test day, watch this clip for the answer.

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