Modern Physics 8–12%
Miscellaneous 2–4%
While these categories are helpful, they are also very broad. You may be a whiz with waves but a
loser with lenses, and want to know how much of the waves portion of the test will be devoted to
optics. To help you out, we’ve broken the test down even further so that you’ll know exactly
where to expect to feel the squeeze. (These figures are only approximations, and may vary from
test to test.)
Topic % of the Test Number of Questions
Mechanics 34–38% 25–Vectors 2% 1–
Kinematics 6% 4–
Dynamics 10% 7–
Work, Energy, and Power 6% 4–
Special Problems in Mechanics 5% 3–
Linear Momentum 2% 1–
Rotational Motion 1% 0–
Circular Motion and Gravitation 4% 2–
Thermal Physics 8–12% 6–Heat and Temperature 4% 2–
Kinetic Theory and Ideal Gas Laws 2–3% 1–
Laws of Thermodynamics 1% 0–
Heat Engines 2–3% 1–
Electricity & Magnetism 22–26% 16–Electric Fields, Forces, Potential 10% 7–
Magnetic Fields and Forces 6% 4–
Electromagnetic Induction 1% 1
Circuits and Circuit Elements 6% 4–