Physics II Advanced Survey · Technological Advancements and Research
Virginia SOL PHII.9
Virginia SOL PHII.9 is part of the Technological Advancements and Research strand in Physics II Advanced Survey (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students explore technological advancements and innovative research in physics fields. Below is what PHII.9 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice PHII.9 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL PHII.9 means
Explore technological advancements and innovative research in physics fields.
Skills you’ll practice for PHII.9
- Develop and use a model to explain how modern electric power systems operate.
- Explore topics in modern physics including nuclear, solid state, nanotechnology, superconductivity, the standard model, and dark matter/dark energy and their effects on current technologies.
- Debate the merits of the pursuit of pure science versus applied science.
Key concepts covered by PHII.9
- electric power systems
- model development
- system operation explanation
- energy systems
- modern physics topics
- nuclear physics
- solid state physics
- nanotechnology
- superconductivity
- standard model
- dark matter
- dark energy
- technological impact
- science debate
- pure science
- applied science
- scientific merit
- ethical considerations
How to study and practice SOL PHII.9
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether PHII.9 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.9
What is Virginia SOL PHII.9?
SOL PHII.9 is a Physics II Advanced Survey Standard of Learning in the Technological Advancements and Research strand. It expects students to explore technological advancements and innovative research in physics fields.
What skills does SOL PHII.9 cover?
SOL PHII.9 is assessed on 3 skills: develop and use a model to explain how modern electric power systems operate; explore topics in modern physics including nuclear, solid state, nanotechnology, superconductivity, the standard model, and dark matter/dark energy and their effects on current technologies; debate the merits of the pursuit of pure science versus applied science.
What strand of Physics II Advanced Survey is SOL PHII.9 in?
SOL PHII.9 belongs to the Technological Advancements and Research reporting strand of the Physics II Advanced Survey Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL PHII.9?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether PHII.9 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.