SAT Subject Test Physics (Barron's SAT Subject …

1 BARRON'S. SAT . Subject TEST. Physics . 10TH EDITION. Herman Gewirtz Formerly, Bronx High School of Science, Bronx, NY. and Jonathan S. Wolf, , Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale, NY. SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this book. Copyright 2010, 2007 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. Previous editions copyright by Barron's Educational Series, Inc., 2004, 1999, 1994 under the title How to Prepare for the SAT II: Physics and 1989, 1984, 1980, 1975, 1973 under the title How to Prepare for the College Board Achievement tests : Physics .

2 All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the written permission of the copyright owner. All inquiries should be addressed to: Barron's Educational Series, Inc. 250 Wireless Boulevard Hauppauge, New York 11788. ISBN-13: 978-0-7641-4353-3. eISBN-13: 978-1-4380-8278-3. First eBook Publication : November, 2010. ISSN: 2155-6040. About the authors: Herman Gewirtz, the original author of this book, was chairman of the Physics and chemistry departments at the Bronx High School of Science for many years.

3 Jonathan S. Wolf has been teaching high school Physics for more than 28 years and currently teaches at Scarsdale High School in Scarsdale, New York. He holds a masters degree in Physics from the University of Rochester and a masters degree in secondary school science education from Teachers College, Columbia University. He has published over forty professional papers in the fields of astronomy, Physics , and Physics education and served for more than ten years as Assistant Editor for The Science Teachers Bulletin published by the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS).

4 In addition to being the co-author of Barron's SAT Subject Test in Physics , he is also the author of Barron's College Review: Physics and Barron's AP Physics B. Contents Preface Introduction Preliminary The Examination Contents Tips on How to Solve Physics Problems Tips on How to Take the tests Diagnostic Test Diagnostic Test Answer Key Answers Explained Self-Assessment Guide 1 Measurements and Relationships for Laboratory Skills Making Measurements in Physics Significant Figures and Standard Notation for Laboratory Skills Establishing Relationships for Experimental Analysis 2 Vectors Coordinate Systems and Frames of Reference What Is a Vector?

5 Addition of Vectors Subtraction of Vectors Addition Methods Using the Components of Vectors Practice Exercises 3 One-Dimensional Motion Introduction Average and Instantaneous Motion Uniformly Accelerated Motion Accelerated Motion Due to Gravity Graphical Analysis of Motion Practice Exercises 4 Two-Dimensional Motion Relative Motion Horizontally Launched Projectiles Projectiles Launched at an Angle Uniform Circular Motion Practice Exercises 5 Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion Introduction Forces Newton's Laws of Motion Static Applications of Newton's Laws Dynamic Applications of Newton's Laws Central Forces Friction Practice Exercises 6 Work, Energy.

6 Power Work and Energy Elasticity and Hooke's Law Practice Exercises 7 Impacts and Linear Momentum Internal and External Forces Impact Forces and Momentum Changes Law of Conservation of Linear Momentum Elastic and Inelastic Collisions Practice Exercises 8 Gravitation Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Newton's Interpretation of Kepler's Laws Gravitational Energy and Orbits Practice Exercises 9 Heat and Temperature The Kinetic Theory Temperature and Heat Temperature Measurements Expansion and Contraction Practice Exercises 10 Measurement of Heat Heat Content Change of Phase Practice Exercises 11 Heat and Work Heat and Mechanical Energy Thermodynamics Methods of Heat Transfer Practice Exercises 12 Wave Motion and Sound Wave Motion Sound Resonance and Interference Vibrating Air Columns Vibrating Strings Doppler Effect Practice Exercises 13 Geometrical Optics: Reflection and Refraction Reflection Refraction Lenses Color and Light Practice Exercises 14 Physical Optics.

7 Interference and Diffraction Interference of Light Diffraction Polarization Practice Exercises 15 Electricity The Nature of Electric Charges The Detection and Measurement of Electric Charges Coulomb's Law Electric Fields Electric Potential and Potential Difference Potential Difference; Electric Currents Direct Current (DC). Ohm's Law and Electric Circuits DC. Electrical Energy and Power Practice Exercises 16 Magnetism Some Basic Terms Facts and Theory of Magnets Electromagnetic Induction Mutual Induction and Transformers Practice Exercises 17 Elements of Electronics Capacitors and Capacitance Cathode Ray Tubes Practice Exercises 18 Quantum Theory and Nuclear Physics Photoelectric Effect Atomic Models Atoms and Radioactivity Nuclear Changes Some Nuclear Reactions Particles and Particle Accelerators Fission and Fusion Practice Exercises 19 Special Relativity The Postulates of Einstein's Special Theory of

8 Relativity Length Contraction Simultaneity and Time Dilation Relativistic Mass and Energy Practice Exercises Practice tests Practice Test 1. Answer Key Answers Explained Self-Assessment Guide Practice Test 2. Answer Key Answers Explained Self-Assessment Guide Practice Test 3. Answer Key Answers Explained Self-Assessment Guide Appendix I. Values of the Trigonometric Functions II. Summary of Formulas III. Review of Mathematics IV. Physics Reference Tables V. Densities of Some Substances VI. International Atomic Masses Glossary Preface This 10th edition of Barron's SAT Subject Test Physics contains corrections to the 9th edition and some new material.

9 Unlike other review books, which just present practice test questions, this book provides you with full content review, tips for improving problem-solving skills, test-taking strategies, special sidebars that highlight important concepts, and self-assessment rubrics to improve your test score. The book begins with an introduction to the SAT Subject test in Physics . that any review book can give you only an approximation of the full content of an SAT Subject exam. Since the material contained on an actual exam is owned by copyright, all tests included in this book (as well as percentages of content distribution) are necessarily simulated to reflect the level and types of questions you may encounter on the actual exam.

10 Following the brief introduction to the structure of the exam and enhancing problem-solving skills, the book presents a diagnostic exam that can be used to see how well you do the first time taking a practice exam. After taking the diagnostic, you can cross-reference each question with the appropriate review chapters to reinforce what you have learned during the year. Full answers and explanations are provided for each question. The remainder of the book contains an extensive review of content material covered in a typical high school Physics class.