Physics I · Conservation Laws
Virginia SOL PH.4
Virginia SOL PH.4 is part of the Conservation Laws strand in Physics I (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate conservation laws governing interactions through mathematical and experimental processes. Below is what PH.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice PH.4 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL PH.4 means
Investigate conservation laws governing interactions through mathematical and experimental processes.
Skills you’ll practice for PH.4
- Recognize that momentum is conserved unless an impulse acts on the system.
- Recognize that mechanical energy is conserved unless work is done on, by, or within the system.
Key concepts covered by PH.4
- momentum conservation
- impulse
- collision analysis
- mechanical energy conservation
- work-energy theorem
- energy transfer
How to study and practice SOL PH.4
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether PH.4 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.4
What is Virginia SOL PH.4?
SOL PH.4 is a Physics I Standard of Learning in the Conservation Laws strand. It expects students to investigate conservation laws governing interactions through mathematical and experimental processes.
What skills does SOL PH.4 cover?
SOL PH.4 is assessed on 2 skills: recognize that momentum is conserved unless an impulse acts on the system; recognize that mechanical energy is conserved unless work is done on, by, or within the system.
What strand of Physics I is SOL PH.4 in?
SOL PH.4 belongs to the Conservation Laws reporting strand of the Physics I Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL PH.4?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether PH.4 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.