Physics II Advanced Survey · Thermal Energy Processes
Virginia SOL PHII.5
Virginia SOL PHII.5 is part of the Thermal Energy Processes strand in Physics II Advanced Survey (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate thermal energy processes and their impact on energy transformations. Below is what PHII.5 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice PHII.5 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL PHII.5 means
Investigate thermal energy processes and their impact on energy transformations.
Skills you’ll practice for PHII.5
- Plan and conduct an investigation to determine relationships among thermal energy, work, and temperature.
- Develop and use models and mathematical representations to explain relationships between thermal energy and work.
- Make predictions of entropy and thermal energy changes in systems and processes when energy is transferred.
- Create, evaluate, and refine solutions to problems related to thermal conductivity.
Key concepts covered by PHII.5
- thermal energy investigation
- work-temperature relationships
- experimental design
- thermodynamic relationships
- thermal energy models
- work relationships
- mathematical representations
- thermodynamic modeling
- entropy prediction
- thermal energy changes
- energy transfer
- system processes
- thermal conductivity solutions
- problem-solving
- solution evaluation
- solution refinement
How to study and practice SOL PHII.5
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether PHII.5 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.5
What is Virginia SOL PHII.5?
SOL PHII.5 is a Physics II Advanced Survey Standard of Learning in the Thermal Energy Processes strand. It expects students to investigate thermal energy processes and their impact on energy transformations.
What skills does SOL PHII.5 cover?
SOL PHII.5 is assessed on 4 skills: plan and conduct an investigation to determine relationships among thermal energy, work, and temperature; develop and use models and mathematical representations to explain relationships between thermal energy and work; make predictions of entropy and thermal energy changes in systems and processes when energy is transferred; create, evaluate, and refine solutions to problems related to thermal conductivity.
What strand of Physics II Advanced Survey is SOL PHII.5 in?
SOL PHII.5 belongs to the Thermal Energy Processes reporting strand of the Physics II Advanced Survey Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL PHII.5?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether PHII.5 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.