Key sections of the 2025 Physics Reference Tables and how real clusters use them

2025 Physics Reference Tables formulas & real NYSP12SLS cluster applications
SectionCore Relationships & ConstantsHow Real Physics Regents Clusters Test Them
Forces, Gravitation & Momentuma = Fnet/m, Ff = μFN, p = mv, FΔt = mΔv, Fg = Gm1m2/r2Applied to helmet liner stopping time in June 2026 Cluster 4: Motorcycle Helmets, multi-stage momentum transfer in Cluster 8: From Astro Blaster to Supernova, and ramp/landing impulse in Sample Cluster 3: World Record Jumps.
Work, Mechanical Energy & Thermal EnergyW = Fd = ΔE, KE = ½mv2, ΔPEg = mgΔh, PEs = ½kx2, P = W/t, Q = mcΔTUsed to track pendulum energy conservation in June 2026 Cluster 1: Pendulum Motion, cord stretching in Sample Cluster 1: Bungee Jumping, and calorimeter heat exchange in June 2026 Cluster 3: Heat Exchange.
Electricity, Magnetism & CircuitsFe = kq1q2/r2, E = Fe/q, ΔV = W/q, I = Δq/t = ΔV/R, P = IΔV = I2R = ΔV2/RUsed to balance electric and gravitational forces on oil/ink droplets in June 2026 Cluster 10: Charged Drops and analyze rechargeable flashlight circuits in Cluster 7: Flashlight Physics.
Waves, Optics & Modern Physicsv = fλ, T = 1/f, n = c/v, n1sinθ1 = n2sinθ2, Ephoton = hf = hc/λ, ΔE = Δmc2Used for acoustic stone fragmentation in June 2026 Cluster 2: Kidney Stone Detection, rain-sensor reflection in Sample Cluster 2: Automotive Optics, and stellar fusion in Cluster 5: Emission Spectra and Nuclear Fusion.
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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 All 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.