Physics
Purpose
To assess your understanding of physics at the college preparatory level
Anticipated Skills
- An ability to recall and understand the major concepts of physics and to apply physical principles to solve specific problems
- An understanding of simple algebraic, trigonometric, and graphical relationships, and the concepts of ratio and proportion, and how to apply these to physics problems
- Familiarity with the metric system of units
Note: Due to the differences in high school physics courses, it is likely that most students will find that some questions are on topics they are not familiar with.
Recommended Preparation
- One-year introductory college preparatory course in physics
- Courses in algebra and trigonometry
- Experience in the laboratory
For more information, including sample test questions, download a free copy of SAT Subject Tests Preparation Booklet (.pdf/2.34M).
