Physics II Advanced Survey · Fields and Interactions at a Distance
Virginia SOL PHII.2
Virginia SOL PHII.2 is part of the Fields and Interactions at a Distance strand in Physics II Advanced Survey (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate fields generated by mass and charge, and their role in governing object motion and enabling interactions at a distance. Below is what PHII.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice PHII.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL PHII.2 means
Investigate fields generated by mass and charge, and their role in governing object motion and enabling interactions at a distance.
Skills you’ll practice for PHII.2
- Compare motions of charged objects in electric fields to motions of objects in gravitational fields.
- Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the relationship between force strength, distance, and/or orientation of magnetic materials.
- Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the relationship between a current-carrying wire and the resulting magnetic field.
- Develop and use models to visualize, explain, and predict interactions involving electromagnetic and gravitational fields.
- Propose a solution to a problem using knowledge of magnetic induction.
- Propose a solution to a problem involving an induced current.
- Explain how the properties of magnets define their application in different systems.
Key concepts covered by PHII.2
- electric fields
- gravitational fields
- charged object motion
- object trajectories
- magnetic force investigation
- force-distance relationship
- magnetic orientation
- experimental design
- current-carrying wire
- magnetic field generation
- electromagnetic investigation
- experimental setup
- field interaction models
- electromagnetic visualization
- gravitational field prediction
- model development
- magnetic induction
- problem-solving
- electromagnetic solutions
- applied physics
- induced current
- electromagnetic induction
- magnet properties
- system applications
- magnetic materials
- technological design
How to study and practice SOL PHII.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether PHII.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 PHII.2
What is Virginia SOL PHII.2?
SOL PHII.2 is a Physics II Advanced Survey Standard of Learning in the Fields and Interactions at a Distance strand. It expects students to investigate fields generated by mass and charge, and their role in governing object motion and enabling interactions at a distance.
What skills does SOL PHII.2 cover?
SOL PHII.2 is assessed on 7 skills: compare motions of charged objects in electric fields to motions of objects in gravitational fields; plan and conduct an investigation to determine the relationship between force strength, distance, and/or orientation of magnetic materials; plan and conduct an investigation to determine the relationship between a current-carrying wire and the resulting magnetic field; develop and use models to visualize, explain, and predict interactions involving electromagnetic and gravitational fields; propose a solution to a problem using knowledge of magnetic induction; propose a solution to a problem involving an induced current; explain how the properties of magnets define their application in different systems.
What strand of Physics II Advanced Survey is SOL PHII.2 in?
SOL PHII.2 belongs to the Fields and Interactions at a Distance reporting strand of the Physics II Advanced Survey Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL PHII.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether PHII.2 is already solid, then work the 7 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.