Physics I · Position and Time Relationships
Virginia SOL PH.2
Virginia SOL PH.2 is part of the Position and Time Relationships strand in Physics I (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate relationships between position and time through mathematical and experimental processes. Below is what PH.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice PH.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL PH.2 means
Investigate relationships between position and time through mathematical and experimental processes.
Skills you’ll practice for PH.2
- Describe displacement, velocity, and uniform acceleration.
- Analyze linear motion.
- Analyze uniform circular motion.
- Analyze projectile motion.
Key concepts covered by PH.2
- displacement
- velocity
- acceleration
- kinematic quantities
- linear motion
- one-dimensional motion
- kinematic analysis
- uniform circular motion
- centripetal acceleration
- angular velocity
- projectile motion
- trajectory analysis
- parabolic motion
How to study and practice SOL PH.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether PH.2 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 PH.2
What is Virginia SOL PH.2?
SOL PH.2 is a Physics I Standard of Learning in the Position and Time Relationships strand. It expects students to investigate relationships between position and time through mathematical and experimental processes.
What skills does SOL PH.2 cover?
SOL PH.2 is assessed on 4 skills: describe displacement, velocity, and uniform acceleration; analyze linear motion; analyze uniform circular motion; analyze projectile motion.
What strand of Physics I is SOL PH.2 in?
SOL PH.2 belongs to the Position and Time Relationships reporting strand of the Physics I Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL PH.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether PH.2 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.