New York State · Physical Setting Regents
Physics Regents.
Premium preparation for the Physical Setting / Physics Regents — built around true conceptual understanding, not formula memorization.
Physics Regents preparation is Vinai Sharma's strongest single specialty. Students learn to derive equations rather than memorize them — and they walk into the exam knowing where every Reference Table value comes from.
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Physics Regents at a glance.
Format, lab requirements, and scoring for the Physical Setting Physics Regents.
- Total Time
- 3 hours
- Total Questions
- 85
- Part A
- 35 multiple-choice · core content
- Part B
- Part B-1 multiple choice + Part B-2 short response
- Part C
- Extended constructed response with diagrams and graphs
- Lab Requirement
- 1,200 minutes of hands-on lab
- Reference Tables
- Provided — equations, constants, prefixes, circuit symbols
- Calculator
- Scientific calculator permitted
- Passing Score
- 65 scaled · 85 = mastery
Section 01
Exam Structure
The Physics Regents leans heavily on diagram analysis and vector reasoning. Strong free-body and circuit-diagram skills drive the highest scores.
Part A
- Questions
- 35 MC
Part B
- Format
- MC + short
- Calculations & vectors
Part C
- Format
- Extended
- Diagrams, graphs, multi-step
Reference Tables
- Pages
- ~6
- Equations + constants
Total Time
3 hours
Lab Required
1,200 minutes
Calculator
Scientific permitted
Pass Score
65 / Mastery 85
Section 02 · Topics Tested
Content Domains
Six domains span the Physical Setting / Physics Regents.
Mechanics
Kinematics
- Displacement, velocity, acceleration
- 1-D and 2-D motion
- Projectile motion
- Free fall
Dynamics (Newton's Laws)
- Free-body diagrams
- Friction
- Equilibrium
- Inclined planes
Circular Motion & Gravitation
- Centripetal force
- Universal gravitation
- Orbits
Energy & Momentum
Work & Energy
- Kinetic / potential / mechanical energy
- Work-energy theorem
- Power
Conservation Laws
- Conservation of energy
- Conservation of momentum
Momentum & Impulse
- p = mv
- Impulse (J = FΔt)
- Elastic vs. inelastic collisions
Waves & Sound
Wave Behavior
- Frequency
- Wavelength
- Speed
- Period
Sound
- Pitch
- Intensity
- Doppler effect (qualitative)
Wave Interactions
- Reflection
- Refraction (Snell's law)
- Diffraction
- Interference
Electricity
Coulomb's Law
- Electric force
- Electric field
Circuits
- Series and parallel
- Ohm's law
- Power dissipation
Electric Potential
- Voltage
- Work done by electric fields
Magnetism & Electromagnetism
Magnetic Fields
- Field lines
- Force on a current-carrying wire (qualitative)
Electromagnetic Induction (Qualitative)
- Motors and generators conceptually
Modern Physics
Quantum Phenomena
- Photoelectric effect (E = hf)
- Energy-level diagrams
- Photon energy
Standard Model (Conceptual)
- Quarks
- Leptons
- Fundamental forces
Section 03
Skills Tested
Underlying skills the Physics Regents measures.
Vector Reasoning
Decomposing forces and velocities along axes confidently.
Free-Body Diagrams
Drawing complete, correctly-labeled diagrams that drive every Newton's-laws problem.
Quantitative Problem Solving
Working multi-step kinematics and dynamics problems with proper units.
Graph Interpretation
Reading position-time, velocity-time, and force-distance graphs as physics — not abstract curves.
Circuit Analysis
Series and parallel circuits solved with Ohm's law and power equations.
Conservation Reasoning
Choosing between energy conservation and momentum conservation based on the question.
Reference Table Fluency
Locating and applying the right equation from the six-page Reference Tables instantly.
Scientific Writing
Showing setup, equation, substitution, and answer with units for full Part C credit.
Conceptual Reasoning
Distinguishing why a phenomenon happens, not just how to calculate it.
Section 04
Common Student Challenges
Common Physics Regents challenges — addressed directly during tutoring.
Section 05
Vinai Sharma's Teaching Process
A six-step path from diagnostic to test day, used with every Physics Regents student.
- Step 01
Initial Diagnostic Assessment
A full-length diagnostic establishes the student's true starting point across every tested area.
- Step 02
Identify Strengths & Weaknesses
Results are mapped to specific subtopics — not just section scores — so the plan targets the right work.
- Step 03
Build Conceptual Foundations
Underlying content is rebuilt where needed so test strategies have something solid to stand on.
- Step 04
Practice Official-Style Questions
Curated, exam-aligned problems are worked through together on the digital whiteboard.
- Step 05
Learn Time-Saving Strategies
Pacing, elimination, and figure-reading techniques tuned to this exam's format.
- Step 06
Build Confidence Through Full-Length Practice Tests
Regular timed practice tests turn preparation into performance — and reveal exactly what to refine next.
Section 06
Why Parents Choose Vinai Sharma
Why families choose Vinai Sharma for Physics Regents preparation.
30+ Years Teaching Experience
Decades of one-on-one and classroom instruction across every level of science and mathematics.
Individualized Instruction
Every session is built around the student in front of the camera — never a group class.
Concept-Based Learning
Students learn why the material works, not just which button to press.
Digital Whiteboard Lessons
Live, written, step-by-step instruction that mirrors a real classroom whiteboard.
Customized Homework
Assignments written for the student's plan — never generic worksheets.
Progress Tracking
Clear, ongoing measurement so families see exactly where their student stands.
Flexible Online Scheduling
Sessions fit around school, sports, and family life — anywhere in the country.
Patient Teaching Style
Questions are welcomed, not rushed. Students learn to think out loud.
Exam-Oriented Preparation
Every lesson connects back to how the concept actually appears on the exam.
Section 07
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