Physics II Advanced Survey SOL Study Guide
Practice for the Physics II Advanced Survey Virginia SOL test across all 9 standards and 9 strands. SOL Prep turns every standard into a diagnostic, guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions — so you drill what you’re actually weak on instead of re-reviewing what you know.
Physics II Advanced Survey SOL practice tests
Two ways to practice Physics II Advanced Survey: work through official released items from the Virginia Department of Education, or drill standard by standard with SOL Prep.
What Physics II Advanced Survey covers
Scientific and Engineering Practices
- PHII.1 — Demonstrate understanding of scientific and engineering practices through questioning, investigation, data analysis, modeling, and communication.
Fields and Interactions at a Distance
- PHII.2 — Investigate fields generated by mass and charge, and their role in governing object motion and enabling interactions at a distance.
Momentum Conservation
- PHII.3 — Investigate momentum conservation laws and their application to real-world systems.
Energy Conservation
- PHII.4 — Investigate energy conservation laws and their application to real-world systems.
Thermal Energy Processes
- PHII.5 — Investigate thermal energy processes and their impact on energy transformations.
Fluid Behavior
- PHII.6 — Investigate fluid behavior and its relationship to system constraints.
Electromagnetic Radiation
- PHII.7 — Investigate the dual nature of electromagnetic radiation as both particles and waves.
Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
- PHII.8 — Investigate quantum mechanics, general relativity, and special relativity and their implications for space and time.
Technological Advancements and Research
- PHII.9 — Explore technological advancements and innovative research in physics fields.
Frequently asked questions
What is on the Physics II Advanced Survey SOL test?
The Physics II Advanced Survey Virginia SOL test is organized into 9 reporting strands: Scientific and Engineering Practices, Fields and Interactions at a Distance, Momentum Conservation, Energy Conservation, Thermal Energy Processes, Fluid Behavior, Electromagnetic Radiation, Quantum Mechanics and Relativity, Technological Advancements and Research. It assesses the 9 Standards of Learning listed on this page.
How many standards does Physics II Advanced Survey cover?
Physics II Advanced Survey covers 9 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 9 strands.
Where can I find Physics II Advanced Survey SOL practice tests?
The Virginia Department of Education publishes official released tests and practice items at doe.virginia.gov — see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide for direct links. SOL Prep adds standard-by-standard practice for each of the 9 Physics II Advanced Survey standards below.
How should I study for the Physics II Advanced Survey SOL?
Start with a diagnostic to find which of the 9 Physics II Advanced Survey standards you're weakest on, then focus practice there instead of re-reviewing what you already know. Work each standard's skills, then take a mixed practice check.