{"id":22490,"date":"2016-04-21T21:47:47","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T21:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=22490"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:15:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:15:48","slug":"physics-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-ii\/physics\/","title":{"rendered":"Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Physics (5266) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Praxis<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Physics exam is designed to measure the knowledge and skills that are essential for entry-level physics teachers.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free Praxis Physics practice test, and check out our premium-quality Praxis test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/praxisii\/physics.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'PrIIPhysCK0265 Guide Click']);\">Praxis Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/praxisii\/physics.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'PrIIPhysCK0265 Flashcard Click']);\">Praxis Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/praxis-test\/\">Other Praxis Tests<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The Praxis Physics exam contain 125 selected-response questions and has a time limit of 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into six content categories, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that a physics teacher should possess.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Nature_and_Impact_of_Science_and_Engineering_(15_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Nature and Impact of Science and Engineering (15 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The nature of scientific knowledge<\/li>\n<li>The interdependence of science, technology, and engineering<\/li>\n<li>Applying the engineering design process to the physics classroom<\/li>\n<li>Real-world environmental and societal problems impacted by technology<\/li>\n<li>Experimental design<\/li>\n<li>Experimental data collection and analysis<\/li>\n<li>Lab procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Principles_and_Models_of_Matter_and_Energy_(19_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Principles and Models of Matter and Energy (19 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atomic and subatomic structures<\/li>\n<li>Heat capacity<\/li>\n<li>Forms of energy<\/li>\n<li>The relationship between atomic spectra and electron energy levels<\/li>\n<li>Conceptual relationships of thermodynamics to physical processes<\/li>\n<li>Nuclear processes<\/li>\n<li>Basic quantum physics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Mechanics_(44_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Mechanics (44 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kepler&#8217;s laws of orbital motion<\/li>\n<li>Basic fluid mechanics<\/li>\n<li>Friction<\/li>\n<li>Uniform circular motion<\/li>\n<li>Motion<\/li>\n<li>Frames of reference<\/li>\n<li>Newton&#8217;s laws of motion<\/li>\n<li>Linear momentum and impulse<\/li>\n<li>Rotational motion<\/li>\n<li>Collisions<\/li>\n<li>Gravitation<\/li>\n<li>Weight, density, and mass<\/li>\n<li>Harmonic motion<\/li>\n<li>Energy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Electricity_and_Magnetism_(26_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Electricity and Magnetism (26 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generation of electric potential<\/li>\n<li>Magnetic fields, forces, and materials<\/li>\n<li>Electrostatics<\/li>\n<li>Electric current and capacitance<\/li>\n<li>Conductors and insulators<\/li>\n<li>Simple and combination circuits<\/li>\n<li>Relationships between electric and magnetic fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"V_Waves_(21_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>V. Waves (21 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this category assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sound<\/li>\n<li>Types of waves<\/li>\n<li>Electromagnetic waves<\/li>\n<li>The electromagnetic spectrum<\/li>\n<li>Geometric optics<\/li>\n<li>Wave phenomena<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's Praxis Physics Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/praxisii\/physics.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/praxisii\/physics.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/praxphysics5266.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the Praxis Physics exam, you will need to create an online account with ETS. Through this account, you can submit an application to take the exam.<\/p>\n<p>During registration, you will be asked to select the test-taking format (remote or at a testing center), test location (if you are taking the test at a testing center), and test date. You will also need to pay the $130 exam fee.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Inperson_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>In-person Testing<\/h3>\n<p>On testing day, you should arrive at the testing center about 15-30 minutes before the scheduled testing appointment on test day. For this process, you will be asked to provide a printed copy of your admission ticket and two forms of valid identification.<\/p>\n<p>You will also be asked to store all personal items (cell phone, wallet, keys, accessories, etc.) in a secure locker before entering the testing area.<\/p>\n<p>Once the check-in process is complete and you are fully approved for testing, you will be led to the testing station and given a brief tutorial on the testing system.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Remote_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Remote Testing<\/h3>\n<p>To take the exam remotely, you must use a laptop or desktop computer that has the ETS Secure Test Browser downloaded and installed on it. This is the browser you must use to take the exam. You will also need a functioning webcam, speakers, and a microphone.<\/p>\n<p>When you check in to take the exam, the remote proctor will ask you to show proof of identification and to move your webcam around the room so that your testing area can be observed. Once the proctor has approved your testing area, they will walk you through the testing process and begin your exam.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>Your Praxis Physics exam score is based on the number of questions you answer correctly (your raw score). Your raw score is converted to a scaled score. The scaled score you need to obtain differs slightly depending on which state you take the exam in.<\/p>\n<p>You should receive an official score report about five weeks after testing.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's Praxis Physics Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/praxisii\/physics.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/praxisii\/physics.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/praxphysics5266flash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the Praxis Physics exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 125 selected-response questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the Praxis Physics exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for this exam is 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the Praxis Physics exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is no set passing score. The minimum score you need to pass is determined by the state you take the exam in.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the Praxis Physics exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $130.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Eric Richter<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. 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