Question breakdown in Forming and Fixing a Printed Image (Q21–Q25)
| Question | Response Type | Topic | NYSP12SLS Standard | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 21 | 1-credit Multiple Choice (4 options) | Energy | HS-PS3-5 | Solve in workspace → |
| Question 22 | 1-credit Constructed Response (rubric-scored) | Forces and interactions | HS-PS2-4 | Solve in workspace → |
| Question 23 | 1-credit Multiple Choice (4 options) | Forces and interactions | HS-PS2-4 | Solve in workspace → |
| Question 24 | 1-credit Multiple Choice (4 options) | Energy | HS-PS3-4 | Solve in workspace → |
| Question 25 | 1-credit Constructed Response (rubric-scored) | Energy | HS-PS3-6 | Solve in workspace → |
Other clusters in Physics Practice Exam H
| Questions | Cluster & Topics | Format | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | Bobsled Training SplitsTiming a sled crew's push start and downhill run: acceleration and net force, force diagrams, and energy conservationForces and interactions · Energy (HS-PS2-1, HS-PS3-1) | 3 MC, 2 CR | Practice cluster |
| 6–10 | Changing an Asteroid’s MotionA spacecraft hits an asteroid moon: conservation of momentum, gravity between masses, and impulseForces and interactions · Energy (HS-PS2-2, HS-PS2-4, HS-PS3-3, HS-PS2-1, HS-PS2-3) | 3 MC, 2 CR | Practice cluster |
| 11–15 | Flywheel Energy StorageSpinning rotors that charge and discharge for the power grid: circular motion, efficiency, and generator frequencyForces and interactions · Energy (HS-PS2-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-PS3-2, HS-PS3-1) | 3 MC, 2 CR | Practice cluster |
| 16–20 | Light Signals in a Pulse OximeterRed and infrared LEDs shining through a fingertip: photon energy, Ohm's law in a series circuit, and wave periodWaves and electromagnetic radiation · Energy (HS-PS4-1, HS-PS3-6, HS-PS4-3, HS-PS3-3) | 3 MC, 2 CR | Practice cluster |
| 26–30 | Sound Across a StadiumA marching band and delayed speaker towers: frequency and amplitude, reflection, and the speed of soundWaves and electromagnetic radiation · Energy · Engineering design (HS-PS4-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-ETS1-3) | 3 MC, 2 CR | Practice cluster |
| 31–35 | Collecting Apples After Mechanical ShakingCatching fruit in padded frames below a tree: projectile motion, impulse and stopping force, and kinetic energyForces and interactions · Energy (HS-PS2-1, HS-PS2-3, HS-PS3-2) | 3 MC, 2 CR | Practice cluster |
| 36–40 | Light in Sprinkler SprayRainbow colors from water drops on a sunny lawn: refraction and index of refraction, frequency, and models of lightWaves and electromagnetic radiation (HS-PS4-1, HS-PS4-3) | 3 MC, 2 CR | Practice cluster |
| 41–45 | Physics on Snow PatrolAvalanche-control launches and buried-skier beacons: projectile motion, energy changes, and radio and magnetic fieldsForces and interactions · Energy · Waves and electromagnetic radiation (HS-PS2-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-PS4-2, HS-PS3-5, HS-PS4-5) | 3 MC, 2 CR | Practice cluster |
| 46–50 | Road Lines on Rainy NightsGlass beads in road paint that return light to drivers: index of refraction, reflection, and braking distanceWaves and electromagnetic radiation · Forces and interactions (HS-PS4-1, HS-PS2-1, HS-PS4-5) | 3 MC, 2 CR | Practice cluster |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the format of the new NYSP12SLS Physical Science: Physics Regents exam?
- The new Regents Examination in Physical Science: Physics (debuted June 2026) is a 3-hour exam consisting of 45–55 questions grouped into 9–11 phenomenon clusters (~60% multiple choice, ~40% constructed response, 1 credit per question). The June 2026 administration contained 50 questions across 10 clusters (30 multiple choice and 20 constructed response).
- Which topics and standards are tested on the new Physics Regents?
- The NYSP12SLS Physics blueprint covers Forces and Interactions (HS-PS2-1 through HS-PS2-5: Newton's second law, momentum conservation, impulse-collision design, gravitational and electrostatic forces, electromagnetism), Energy (HS-PS3-1 through HS-PS3-6: mechanical/thermal energy conservation, electric fields, Ohm's law and circuits), Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation (HS-PS4-1 through HS-PS4-6: wave speed, digital information, wave-particle duality, medical/optical imaging), Nuclear Processes and Space Systems (HS-PS1-8, HS-ESS1-2), and Engineering Design (HS-ETS1-1 through HS-ETS1-4).
- Can I practice official NYSP12SLS Physics clusters for free on New Regents?
- Yes. The 3 official Spring 2025 NYSED Physics sample clusters (Bungee Jumping, Automotive Optics, and World Record Jumps) and the 2025 Physics Reference Tables guide are free to practice interactively at https://newregents.com/physics/app with no sign-in required.