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