Table of Contents
Preface v
How to Use This Book 1
Test-Taking Tips 3
General Helpful Tips 3
How to Answer Part C Questions 8
What to Expect on the Regents Examination in Physics 13
Format of the Physics Examination 13
Topics Covered on the Regents Examination in Physics 16
New York State Physical Setting/Physics Core 17
Topic Outline 17
Question Index 31
Glossary of Important Terms 34
Reference Tables for Physics 45
A List of Physical Constants 45
B Prefixes for Powers of 10 46
C Approximate Coefficients of Friction 46
D The Electromagnetic Spectrum 47
E Absolute Indices of Refraction 47
F Energy Level Diagrams for Hydrogen and Mercury 48
G Classification of Matter 49
H Particles of the Standard Model 50
I Circuit Symbols 51
J Resistivities at 20°C 51
K Equations for Physics 52
Using the Equations to Solve Physics Problems 57
Mechanics 57
Electricity 64
Waves 69
Modern Physics 71
Regents Examinations, Answers, and Self-Analysis Charts 73
June 2013 75
June 2014 127
June 2015 180
June 2016 235
June 2017 288
June 2018 345
June 2019 404
