Physics I · Force, Mass, and Acceleration Relationships
Virginia SOL PH.3
Virginia SOL PH.3 is part of the Force, Mass, and Acceleration Relationships strand in Physics I (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate relationships among force, mass, and acceleration through mathematical and experimental processes. Below is what PH.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice PH.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL PH.3 means
Investigate relationships among force, mass, and acceleration through mathematical and experimental processes.
Skills you’ll practice for PH.3
- Apply Newton's laws of motion.
- Apply Newton's law of universal gravitation.
Key concepts covered by PH.3
- Newton's first law
- Newton's second law
- Newton's third law
- inertia
- F=ma
- universal gravitation
- gravitational force
- inverse-square law
- F=G(m1m2)/r^2
How to study and practice SOL PH.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether PH.3 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.3
What is Virginia SOL PH.3?
SOL PH.3 is a Physics I Standard of Learning in the Force, Mass, and Acceleration Relationships strand. It expects students to investigate relationships among force, mass, and acceleration through mathematical and experimental processes.
What skills does SOL PH.3 cover?
SOL PH.3 is assessed on 2 skills: apply Newton's laws of motion; apply Newton's law of universal gravitation.
What strand of Physics I is SOL PH.3 in?
SOL PH.3 belongs to the Force, Mass, and Acceleration Relationships reporting strand of the Physics I Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL PH.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether PH.3 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.