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Key Facts: OAE Physics (035) Exam

035

Current OAE Physics Test Code

Current OAE Assessments List

150

Official Multiple-Choice Questions

OAE Physics (035) Test Page

225 min

Testing Time

OAE Physics (035) Test Page

220

Passing Score

OAE Physics (035) Test Page

$109

Assessment Fee

OAE Physics (035) Test Page

28%

Mechanics Domain Weight

OAE Field 035 Physics Assessment Framework PDF

22%

Electricity and Magnetism Domain Weight

OAE Field 035 Physics Assessment Framework PDF

22%

Modern Physics Domain Weight

OAE Field 035 Physics Assessment Framework PDF

For 2026 planning, Physics is test code 035 on the current OAE assessments list. The official Pearson test page lists 150 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours and 45 minutes of testing time within a 4-hour CBT appointment, a 220 passing score, an on-screen scientific calculator, a constants/formulas page, and a $109 assessment fee. The framework weights Nature of Science at 14%, Mechanics at 28%, Electricity and Magnetism at 22%, Waves at 14%, and Modern Physics at 22%.

Sample OAE Physics (035) Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the OAE Physics (035) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1A theory in physics differs from a scientific law primarily because a theory:
A.explains why natural phenomena occur, while a law describes what happens
B.is a guess that has not yet been tested, while a law is proven true
C.can never be revised, while a law changes constantly
D.applies only to laboratory settings, while a law applies everywhere
Explanation: A scientific law describes a consistent relationship in nature (often mathematically), whereas a theory is a well-substantiated explanation for why that relationship exists. Laws describe; theories explain. Both are supported by extensive evidence and both can be refined.
2Which laboratory practice best protects students when heating a liquid in a test tube over a Bunsen burner?
A.Point the mouth of the test tube away from yourself and others
B.Seal the test tube with a rubber stopper before heating
C.Hold the test tube stationary at the bottom of the flame
D.Fill the test tube completely to ensure even heating
Explanation: Superheated liquid can erupt suddenly, so the open end must point away from people to prevent burns. Heated tubes should also be moved gently through the flame and never sealed. This is a core lab-safety expectation in the OAE Physics (035) framework.
3In a controlled experiment investigating how spring stiffness affects oscillation period, the independent variable is:
A.the spring constant being changed by the experimenter
B.the measured period of oscillation
C.the constant mass attached to each spring
D.the room temperature held steady throughout
Explanation: The independent variable is the factor the experimenter deliberately manipulates: here, the spring constant. The period is the dependent variable that responds, and the fixed mass and temperature are controlled variables. Identifying these correctly is part of the scientific-inquiry competency.
4A physics investigation is best described as guided inquiry rather than a confirmation lab when participants:
A.design part of the procedure and draw conclusions from collected data
B.follow fixed steps to verify a result already supplied by the lab handout
C.watch a demonstration without collecting or analyzing data
D.memorize the expected outcome before any measurement is made
Explanation: Guided inquiry requires investigators to make decisions about procedure, collect evidence, and justify conclusions from data. A confirmation lab verifies a known result with fixed steps. The OAE Nature of Science domain emphasizes designing investigations and justifying conclusions from evidence.
5Using dimensional analysis, which combination of base SI quantities yields the unit of force (the newton)?
A.kilogram times meter divided by second squared
B.kilogram times meter squared divided by second
C.kilogram divided by meter per second
D.kilogram times second squared divided by meter
Explanation: Force equals mass times acceleration, so N = kg x m/s^2. Dimensional analysis confirms the newton is kg-m-s^-2. Checking units this way is a key skill in the mathematics-of-physics competency.
6A student measures a length as 0.04520 m. How many significant figures does this value contain?
A.Four
B.Three
C.Five
D.Six
Explanation: Leading zeros are not significant, so the zero before 4 does not count. The digits 4, 5, 2, and the trailing 0 (which is significant because it follows the decimal) give four significant figures. Significant-figure rules fall under the mathematics-of-physics competency.
7Two displacement vectors, one 3.0 m east and one 4.0 m north, are added. What is the magnitude of their resultant?
A.5.0 m
B.7.0 m
C.1.0 m
D.12 m
Explanation: Perpendicular vectors add by the Pythagorean theorem: the resultant magnitude is the square root of (3.0^2 + 4.0^2) = square root of 25 = 5.0 m. Vector addition is a core mathematics-of-physics skill.
8The metric prefix 'nano-' represents a multiplying factor of:
A.ten to the power of negative nine
B.ten to the power of negative six
C.ten to the power of negative three
D.ten to the power of negative twelve
Explanation: Nano- means 10^-9, so 1 nanometer equals one billionth of a meter. Micro- is 10^-6, milli- is 10^-3, and pico- is 10^-12. Knowing SI prefixes is part of the mathematics-of-physics competency.
9A student wants to demonstrate that the acceleration of a freely falling object is independent of its mass. The best demonstration would be to:
A.drop a heavy and a light object together in an evacuated tube
B.drop a feather and a coin in open air at the front of the room
C.roll two balls of different mass down a ramp
D.throw two objects horizontally at different speeds
Explanation: Removing air resistance with an evacuated (vacuum) tube isolates gravity, so objects of different mass fall together, demonstrating mass-independent acceleration. Dropping in air introduces drag that confounds the result. Designing effective demonstrations is part of the scientific-inquiry competency.
10A graph of distance versus time for an object yields a straight line with a positive constant slope. The object is moving with:
A.constant velocity
B.constant acceleration
C.increasing acceleration
D.zero velocity
Explanation: On a distance-time graph the slope is velocity. A straight line of constant slope means constant velocity (uniform motion). A curved line would indicate acceleration. Interpreting motion graphs is a data-analysis and motion-graph skill.

About the OAE Physics (035) Exam

OAE Physics (035) is the Ohio content assessment for physics educator licensure pathways. The official framework measures nature of science, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves, and modern physics, including scientific inquiry, laboratory safety, mathematical procedures, Newtonian mechanics, work-energy and momentum, rotation, electric and magnetic fields, circuits, induction, wave behavior, sound, optics, thermodynamics, quantum ideas, relativity, and nuclear physics.

Exam sponsor: Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) / Pearson. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

150 multiple-choice questions on the official exam; this free practice bank contains 100 multiple-choice questions

Time Limit

3 hours and 45 minutes testing time; 4 hours total appointment time for CBT, including tutorial and nondisclosure agreement

Passing Score

220

Exam / Certification Fees

$109

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

14%

Nature of Science

Scientific inquiry, data collection and analysis, laboratory safety, mathematical procedures, history and models of science, STEM connections, scientific literacy, and social, ethical, and economic issues.

28%

Mechanics

Motion in one and two dimensions; vectors; projectile and circular motion; Newton's laws; free-body diagrams; gravitation; fluids; work, energy, and power; momentum and collisions; simple harmonic motion; torque; rotation; and angular momentum.

22%

Electricity and Magnetism

Static electricity, electric fields, electric potential, charged-particle motion, magnetic fields and forces, current-carrying wires and solenoids, electromagnetic induction, motors, generators, transformers, Ohm's law, circuit types, Kirchhoff's laws, and electrical energy and power.

14%

Waves

Wave characteristics, propagation, speed, frequency, wavelength, reflection, refraction, polarization, superposition, Doppler effect, sound perception, standing waves, resonance, sound intensity, electromagnetic radiation, mirrors, lenses, Snell's law, interference, diffraction, dispersion, filters, optical devices, and photon-model descriptions.

22%

Modern Physics

Thermal energy, temperature, thermal expansion, specific heat, phase changes, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, heat engines, entropy, modern physics history, Bohr model, quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, uncertainty principle, special relativity, nuclear structure, decay, half-life, fission, fusion, and conservation laws in nuclear reactions.

Preparing for the OAE Physics (035) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 220
  • Assessment: 150 multiple-choice questions on the official exam; this free practice bank contains 100 multiple-choice questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours and 45 minutes testing time; 4 hours total appointment time for CBT, including tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
  • Exam / certification fees: $109 Official sources

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OAE Physics (035): Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the official framework competencies 0001 through 0014 as a checklist while reviewing
2Master graph interpretation, vectors, units, significant figures, and estimation because the Nature of Science domain also includes mathematical procedures
3For Mechanics, practice free-body diagrams, energy and momentum conservation, collisions, circular motion, torque, rotation, fluids, and simple harmonic motion rather than memorizing isolated formulas
4For Electricity and Magnetism, connect fields, forces, potential, circuits, Kirchhoff's laws, induction, Lenz's law, and devices such as motors, generators, and transformers
5For Waves and Modern Physics, alternate conceptual questions with calculations involving wave speed, optics, thermodynamics, half-life, photon energy, Bohr transitions, relativity, fission, and fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current OAE Physics test code?

The current OAE assessments list identifies Physics as test code 035.

How many questions are on OAE Physics (035)?

The official OAE Physics (035) test page lists 150 multiple-choice questions. This free practice bank contains 100 multiple-choice practice questions.

How long is the OAE Physics exam?

The official test page lists 3 hours and 45 minutes of testing time. For computer-based testing, the total appointment is 4 hours, including the tutorial and nondisclosure agreement.

What score do I need to pass OAE Physics (035)?

The official passing score is 220. Since OAE scores are scaled, study across all five framework domains instead of trying to estimate a raw-score cutoff.

How much does OAE Physics (035) cost?

The official OAE Physics (035) test page lists the assessment fee as $109. Confirm the amount during registration because testing fees can change.

Which OAE Physics domain should I study most?

Prioritize Mechanics because it is weighted at 28%, the largest single domain. Electricity and Magnetism and Modern Physics are each 22%, while Nature of Science and Waves are each 14%.