CEOE Physics Test

The CEOE Physics Test addresses the following topics.

Scientific inquiry:

Connections between physics and other disciplines
Context for physics - historical/contemporary
Scientific method
Principles of observation - measurement and gathering
Laboratory experiments - materials, safety, etc.

Mechanics and thermodynamics:

Motion - 1D and 2D
Forces
Laws of motion
Uniform circular motion and simple harmonic motion
Energy, work, power, momentum
Rotational motion
Fluids
Kinetic molecular theory

Electricity and magnetism:

Charge
Circuits
Fields
Alternating currents and semiconductors/superconductors

Waves:

Wave motion
Sound waves
Electromagnetic waves
Lenses/mirrors

Quantum theory:

Photoelectric effect
Atomic structure
Radiation
Nuclear reactions

In addition to the multiple-choice section (80 questions, 85 percent), the test includes a constructed response that prompts for understanding and ability to communicate information about waves. Worth 15 percent of the test, the constructed response grade is based on purpose, knowledge, support, and rationale.