<p>I have had to self study all the material for the physics test and I have understood most of the concepts except i dont know how I can remember all the different formulas for this sat. It just seems like so many different equations for one test isnt possible. Does anyone have any tips or strategies for knowing the various formulas on Elec, heat, magne, modern, optics, waves</p>
<p>Input them into your calculator.</p>
<p>Aren't proctors supposed to clear your calculators?</p>
<p>...you can't use a calc for the physics SAT II</p>
<p>Pretend you are taking the 2c test. Then take your calculator out. And proctors don't clear anything on any SAT examinations.</p>
<p>Pretend you are taking the 2c test..... anyone wana risk that?</p>
<p>trust me, there wont be much math on physics sat2</p>
<p>But there are tons of equations you need to know, how I am supposed to remember all of them for a 1 hour test</p>
<p>bump.......</p>
<p>There's not much you have to know.</p>
<p>Know:
Kinematics 5, F=ma, KE, U, Q=mcdeltat, hooke's, momentum, torque, coulomb's, V=IR, P=IV, Resistors in Series/Parallel, Magnetic force (right hand rules), v=lambdaf, mirror/lens equation, magnification.</p>
<p>That should be alright for physics. Remember, the purpose of SATII physics is NOT to test your calculation abilities but whether you understand the concepts.</p>
<p>whoa, wait...you can't use a calculator?? if so, the proctor clears your calc?? What?</p>
<p>You definitely can't use a calculator for the physics SAT II. For the SAT tests that do allow calculators, I've never had any proctors touch my calculator, so I don't know what they're talking about.</p>
<p>OK, I got an 800 on the physics. You don't get to use a calculator, nor do you need one. You only really need to remember a few simple formulas, and the rest is common sense. Just remember basics like F=ma and the electricity ones. Other than that, you just have to understand the concepts of the other equations (ex: most gravitational force between two close objects rather than two distant ones)</p>
<p>Is there any dialectric or capacitor stuff</p>
<p>I had one such question on my test last year. You should know it just in case.</p>
<p>Nah it doesn't matter that much. One question on the test doesn't make a huge difference, as the scale is quite large. Plus, it's not worth spending extra time remembering, unless you find it easy.</p>
<p>Dielectrics and capacitors are straightforward, so I would recommend knowing about them. One question could mean the difference between a 790 and an 800 if you already missed a few... I figure that since there are some variable questions the College Board calls "miscellaneous topics" I'd better learn everything that has a good probability of being on the test just in case I miss those. </p>
<p>BTW Sampo</p>
<p>What miscellaneous questions were on your test? Like history of physics questions, lab questions, etc. that don't fall under the main headlines like mechanics, E & M, waves, optics, and modern physics?</p>
<p>Has anyone practiced with the Sparknotes tests and PR tests? How do they compare to the real thing?</p>
<p>I found the best practice was to take several old sat 2 tests. My physics teacher had old ones I used for practice, and that basically prepared me for miscellaneous topics as well. The miscellaneous topics come from all over the place, but studying each one individually won't help that much and isn't worth it unless you ahve a ton of time. I definitely just recommend taking old exams.</p>