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MTEL Physics Test

The Physics MTEL^® test has five content subtests: scientific inquiry, mechanics and heat energy, electricity and magnetism, waves, sound and light and quantum theory and the atom. The candidate is also tested on the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the subject matter by writing an essay and/or short answer that evaluates and analyzes a subarea of physics. There are 75 to 85 multiple choice questions covering the content subareas that count 80 percent of the final score and two open response questions relevant to the understanding and application of the content that counts 20 percent of the final score.

MTEL Physics Test Practice Questions

1. Which of the following statements is not true? Scientific method is used to:

1. Investigate an event
2. Correct data
3. Integrate information
4. Follows a predictable path

2. The disciplines of physics are:

1. Condensed matter
2. Atomic, molecular, optical
3. Astronomy and astrophysics
4. All of the above

3. What is the definition of theoretical physics?

1. Development of new theories
2. Testing theories
3. Discovering new phenomena
4. None of the above

4. What is motion?

1. Movement
2. Continuous change of location
3. Lift, pull and pull
4. Momentum

5. How did Kant describe time?

1. Measurable dimension of the universe
2. A sequence of events
3. Measuring system devised by humans
4. Continuum of events

Answer Key | MTEL Physics Test Breakdown