Barron's SAT Subject Test: Physics - Softcover

Jansen M.A., Robert; Young M.S. Ed., Greg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1438007892 ISBN 13: 9781438007892

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series, 2016

Synopsis

One diagnostic test and three complete SAT Subject Tests in Physics reflect the most recent actual tests in length, subject matter, and degree of difficulty. All questions are answered and explained. Self-assessment guides after each test can help improve the test-taker's score. An extensive subject review covers all topics on the SAT Subject Test, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, thermodynamics, and more. Unique features include a "What's the Trick?" approach to solving problems quickly and effectively. Added tips, called out with "If You See..." are included within the chapters to give test takers critical insight into difficult concepts, and QR codes are provided at "Key Concept" areas link to short videos to enhance instruction. Each chapter is followed by several review questions with answers and explanations. The authors also provide general examination strategies and a detailed appendix with equations, physical constants, and a basic math review.

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Table of Contents:
Introduction
Diagnostic Test
1 Conventions and Graphing
2 Vectors
3 Kinematics in One Dimension
4 Kinematics in Two Dimensions
5 Dynamics
6 Circular Motion
7 Energy, Work, and Power
8 Momentum and Impulse
9 Gravity
10 Electric Field
11 Electric Potential
12 Circuit Elements and DC Circuits
13 Magnetism
14 Simple Harmonic Motion
15 Waves
16 Geometric Optics
17 Physical Optics
18 Thermal Properties
19 Thermodynamics
20 Atomic and Quantum Phenomena
21 Nuclear Reactions
22 Relativity
23 Historical Figures and Contemporary Physics
Practice Tests
Appendix I: Key Equations
Appendix II: Physical Constants
Appendix III: Conversion Factors
Glossary
Index

About this edition

• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1438007892
• ISBN 13: 9781438007892
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 600