Physical Science · Work, Force, and Motion
Virginia SOL PS.8
Virginia SOL PS.8 is part of the Work, Force, and Motion strand in Physical Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate and understand the relationship between work, force, and motion. Below is what PS.8 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice PS.8 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL PS.8 means
Investigate and understand the relationship between work, force, and motion.
Practice Physical Science SOL questions
Free Physical Science questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on PS.8 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A mutant form of the peppered moth is dark colored. In polluted areas, trees are covered with soot. Why would the dark-colored mutation be beneficial in a polluted area?
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Answer: G — Dark-colored moths are less visible to predators.
2. A graph shows carbon dioxide levels in a pond throughout the day. Carbon dioxide decreases steadily from morning to late afternoon. Which statement best describes this relationship?
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Answer: D — More carbon dioxide is used by algae later in the day.
3. A student tests the hypothesis that adding antifreeze to water lowers the freezing point. What is the dependent variable?
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Answer: H — Temperature at which the mixture freezes
4. In the food chain Algae → Frog → Snake → Hawk, the relationship between the algae and the frog may be described as —
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Answer: C — producer → consumer
Skills you’ll practice for PS.8
- Describe motion using position and time.
- Explain motion using Newton’s laws.
Key concepts covered by PS.8
- motion
- position
- time
- Newton’s laws
How to study and practice SOL PS.8
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether PS.8 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Frequently asked questions about SOL PS.8
What is Virginia SOL PS.8?
SOL PS.8 is a Physical Science Standard of Learning in the Work, Force, and Motion strand. It expects students to investigate and understand the relationship between work, force, and motion.
What skills does SOL PS.8 cover?
SOL PS.8 is assessed on 2 skills: describe motion using position and time; explain motion using Newton’s laws.
What strand of Physical Science is SOL PS.8 in?
SOL PS.8 belongs to the Work, Force, and Motion reporting strand of the Physical Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL PS.8?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether PS.8 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.