Physics II Advanced Survey · Electromagnetic Radiation
Virginia SOL PHII.7
Virginia SOL PHII.7 is part of the Electromagnetic Radiation strand in Physics II Advanced Survey (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students investigate the dual nature of electromagnetic radiation as both particles and waves. Below is what PHII.7 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice PHII.7 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL PHII.7 means
Investigate the dual nature of electromagnetic radiation as both particles and waves.
Skills you’ll practice for PHII.7
- Explain the relationship among energy, frequency, and wavelength of electromagnetic waves emitted by objects at various temperatures.
- Plan and conduct investigations to demonstrate the nature of light as both a transverse wave and a particle.
- Make, support, and evaluate a claim about whether the particle model or wave model is more useful for a given scenario.
- Explain how technological devices work based on electromagnetic radiation principles.
Key concepts covered by PHII.7
- electromagnetic wave properties
- energy-frequency relationship
- wavelength-temperature relationship
- blackbody radiation
- light duality investigation
- transverse waves
- particle nature
- experimental demonstration
- model comparison
- particle model
- wave model
- claim formulation
- technological device explanation
- electromagnetic principles
- device functionality
- applied physics
How to study and practice SOL PHII.7
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether PHII.7 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.7
What is Virginia SOL PHII.7?
SOL PHII.7 is a Physics II Advanced Survey Standard of Learning in the Electromagnetic Radiation strand. It expects students to investigate the dual nature of electromagnetic radiation as both particles and waves.
What skills does SOL PHII.7 cover?
SOL PHII.7 is assessed on 4 skills: explain the relationship among energy, frequency, and wavelength of electromagnetic waves emitted by objects at various temperatures; plan and conduct investigations to demonstrate the nature of light as both a transverse wave and a particle; make, support, and evaluate a claim about whether the particle model or wave model is more useful for a given scenario; explain how technological devices work based on electromagnetic radiation principles.
What strand of Physics II Advanced Survey is SOL PHII.7 in?
SOL PHII.7 belongs to the Electromagnetic Radiation reporting strand of the Physics II Advanced Survey Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL PHII.7?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether PHII.7 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.