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Key Facts: RISE Science Physics Exam

Utah RISE High School Physics is a course-based summative test governed by the USBE RISE program.

It assesses the four Utah SEEd High School Physics strands: PHYS.1 Forces and Interactions, PHYS.2 Energy, PHYS.3 Fields, and PHYS.4 Waves.

There is no pass mark; results report a scale score plus one of four proficiency levels (Level 1 Below Proficient through Level 4 Highly Proficient).

RISE summative tests are not timed, and there is no fee to the student.

For 2026-27 the grades 9-10 science summative window runs March 9 to May 14, 2027.

These multiple-choice practice questions are an English-language study adaptation and do not reproduce the official adaptive, cluster-based test format.

Utah RISE High School Physics is a course-based summative assessment covering the Utah SEEd Physics standards (Strands PHYS.1-PHYS.4). It is computer adaptive, untimed, and free; there is no pass mark, and results report a scale score plus one of four proficiency levels: Level 1 (Below Proficient), Level 2 (Approaching Proficient), Level 3 (Proficient), and Level 4 (Highly Proficient). This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation. It strengthens standards knowledge and quantitative problem solving, but it does not replicate the official adaptive delivery, multi-item phenomena clusters, or technology-enhanced modelling tasks.

Sample RISE Science Physics Practice Questions

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

1A high-speed train travels along a straight track at a constant velocity of 15 m/s. How far does the train travel in 12 seconds?
A.180 m
B.150 m
C.120 m
D.225 m
Explanation: For constant velocity, displacement is calculated using d = v * t. Multiplying v = 15 m/s by t = 12 s yields d = 15 * 12 = 180 meters.
2A sports car accelerates from rest (0 m/s) to 24 m/s in a time interval of 6.0 seconds. What is the average acceleration of the car?
A.4.0 m/s²
B.144 m/s²
C.0.25 m/s²
D.18 m/s²
Explanation: Average acceleration is defined as a = (v_f - v_i) / t. Substituting v_f = 24 m/s, v_i = 0 m/s, and t = 6.0 s gives a = (24 - 0) / 6.0 = 4.0 m/s².
3A passenger sitting in a moving bus surges forward when the driver suddenly slams on the brakes. Which of Newton's laws best explains this phenomenon?
A.Newton's First Law (Law of Inertia), because the passenger's body tends to remain in its state of forward motion.
B.Newton's Second Law (F = ma), because net force on the passenger increases proportionally with velocity.
C.Newton's Third Law (Action-Reaction), because the road pushes back on the bus tires with an equal force.
D.Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, because downward gravity increases when the bus stops.
Explanation: According to Newton's First Law (Inertia), an object in motion continues moving at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external net force. When the bus stops, friction on the seat/seatbelt acts on the body, but inertia causes the passenger to continue moving forward.
4A net horizontal force of 3000 N acts on a 1200 kg vehicle. What is the resulting acceleration of the vehicle?
A.2.5 m/s²
B.0.40 m/s²
C.3.6 × 10⁶ m/s²
D.9.8 m/s²
Explanation: Using Newton's Second Law, F_net = m * a, we solve for acceleration: a = F_net / m. Substituting F_net = 3000 N and m = 1200 kg yields a = 3000 / 1200 = 2.5 m/s².
5An astronaut floating in space pushes a 50 kg satellite with a force of 100 N to the right. What force does the satellite exert on the astronaut?
A.100 N to the left
B.100 N to the right
C.50 N to the left
D.0 N because space is a vacuum
Explanation: Newton's Third Law states that whenever one object exerts a force on a second object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force on the first object. Thus, the satellite exerts 100 N to the left on the astronaut.
6A 10 kg box rests stationary on a flat horizontal table. Which two forces acting on the box are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction?
A.The downward force of gravity and the upward normal force from the table
B.The static friction force and the gravitational force
C.The force of kinetic friction and the normal force
D.The applied force and the gravitational attraction to the moon
Explanation: For an object stationary on a horizontal surface, vertical forces are balanced (F_net,y = 0). The upward normal force F_N balances the downward gravitational weight W = mg (98 N).
7What is the weight of a 15 kg crate on Earth's surface, assuming gravitational acceleration g = 9.8 m/s²?
A.147 N
B.15 N
C.1.53 N
D.147 kg
Explanation: Weight is the force of gravity on a mass: W = m * g. Substituting m = 15 kg and g = 9.8 m/s² yields W = 15 * 9.8 = 147 N.
8A stone is dropped from rest from the top of a cliff. Neglecting air resistance, how far does it fall in 3.0 seconds? (g = 9.8 m/s²)
A.44.1 m
B.29.4 m
C.88.2 m
D.14.7 m
Explanation: Using the free fall kinematic displacement formula d = v_0 * t + 0.5 * g * t² with v_0 = 0 m/s: d = 0.5 * 9.8 * (3.0)² = 4.9 * 9 = 44.1 meters.
9A motorcycle accelerates uniformly from rest at a rate of 5.0 m/s². What is its velocity after traveling for 4.0 seconds?
A.20 m/s
B.40 m/s
C.1.25 m/s
D.10 m/s
Explanation: Using the kinematic velocity equation v = v_0 + a * t with v_0 = 0 m/s: v = 0 + (5.0 m/s² * 4.0 s) = 20 m/s.
10A runner enters a straight sprint lane moving at an initial velocity of 10 m/s and accelerates uniformly at 2.0 m/s² for 5.0 seconds. What is the total distance covered during this sprint?
A.75 m
B.50 m
C.100 m
D.25 m
Explanation: Displacement under constant acceleration is given by d = v_0 * t + 0.5 * a * t². Substituting v_0 = 10 m/s, a = 2.0 m/s², and t = 5.0 s yields d = (10 * 5) + 0.5 * 2.0 * (5)² = 50 + 25 = 75 meters.

About the RISE Science Physics Exam

Prepare for the Utah RISE High School Physics assessment with 100 comprehensive practice questions spanning Newton's laws, kinematic calculations, energy and momentum conservation, wave properties and EM radiation, and electromagnetic and gravitational field interactions.

Exam sponsor: Utah State Board of Education. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Phenomena-based item clusters, selected-response, and technology-enhanced tasks delivered online through the RISE portal.

Time Limit

Untimed

Passing Score

No pass/fail cut score; results report a scale score plus one of four proficiency levels (Level 3 = Proficient)

Exam / Certification Fees

$0 (state-funded; free for Utah public school students)

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SEEd Strand PHYS.1: Forces and Interactions

Kinematic equations (v = v0 + at, d = v0t + 1/2at^2, v^2 = v0^2 + 2ad), Newton's three laws of motion (Fnet = ma), static and kinetic friction coefficients, vector addition, free-body diagrams, and uniform circular motion with centripetal acceleration (ac = v^2/r).

25% of this practice bank

SEEd Strand PHYS.2: Energy

Work done by constant forces (W = F d cos theta), kinetic energy (KE = 1/2 m v^2), gravitational potential energy (PE = mgh), conservation of total mechanical energy in closed systems, impulse-momentum theorem (J = F delta t = delta p), momentum conservation (p = mv), and differentiating elastic from inelastic collisions.

25% of this practice bank

SEEd Strand PHYS.4: Waves

Universal wave equation (v = f lambda), wave speed variations across media, mechanical wave types (transverse vs. longitudinal), law of reflection, Snell's law of refraction (n1 sin theta1 = n2 sin theta2), diffraction, wave interference patterns, Doppler frequency shift, electromagnetic spectrum energy ordering, and wave-particle duality / photoelectric effect basics.

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SEEd Strand PHYS.3: Fields

Coulomb's law for point charges (F = k |q1 q2| / r^2), electric field magnitude and direction, Ohm's law (V = IR), series and parallel circuit analysis including equivalent resistance, magnetic force on moving charges (F = qvB sin theta), Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, and Newton's law of universal gravitation (F = G m1 m2 / r^2).

Preparing for the RISE Science Physics Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No pass/fail cut score; results report a scale score plus one of four proficiency levels (Level 3 = Proficient)
  • Assessment: Phenomena-based item clusters, selected-response, and technology-enhanced tasks delivered online through the RISE portal.
  • Time limit: Untimed
  • Exam / certification fees: $0 (state-funded; free for Utah public school students) Official sources

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RISE Science Physics: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master step-by-step algebraic setups: isolate target variables before plugging in numbers and ensure standard SI units (m, s, kg, N, J, W, V, A, C, T) are preserved.
2Draw free-body diagrams for force problems to correctly sum forces along vertical and horizontal axes before applying Newton's second law (Fnet = ma).
3Distinguish clearly between conserved quantities: mechanical energy is conserved when non-conservative friction is absent, whereas total momentum is conserved in all isolated collisions.
4Practice drawing wave wave-front and ray diagrams to visualize Snell's law refraction, constructive/destructive interference, and Doppler pitch shifts.
5Understand inverse-square relationships in Coulomb's law and Newton's universal gravitation: doubling distance reduces force by a factor of four.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Utah RISE High School Physics assessment?

RISE (Readiness, Improvement, Success, and Empowerment) High School Physics is a course-based summative assessment administered by the Utah State Board of Education to students in a RISE-rostered Physics course. It measures proficiency on the Utah SEEd High School Physics standards, Strands PHYS.1-PHYS.4, and is reported independently from the other RISE science course tests.

How are student results reported on Utah RISE Physics?

There is no pass or fail mark. Students receive a scale score plus one of four proficiency levels: Level 1 (Below Proficient), Level 2 (Approaching Proficient), Level 3 (Proficient), and Level 4 (Highly Proficient). Reports also break performance down by reporting category.

How long is the RISE Physics test and what does it cost?

RISE assessments are not timed, and there is no fee. RISE is state-funded testing for Utah public and charter school students. For 2026-27, the grades 9-10 science summative window runs March 9 to May 14, 2027.

Does this multiple-choice practice replace official RISE phenomena clusters?

No. This is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation, not an official practice test. It supports core standards knowledge, formula application, and phenomena analysis, but it does not reproduce the adaptive delivery, phenomena clusters, interactive simulations, or technology-enhanced tasks on the official RISE platform. Use the free training tests on the Utah RISE portal to practise the real interface.

What physics formula reference materials or constants are expected?

Students should be familiar with standard constants such as gravitational acceleration (g = 9.8 m/s^2), gravitational constant (G = 6.67 x 10^-11 N m^2/kg^2), Coulomb's constant (k = 8.99 x 10^9 N m^2/C^2), and speed of light (c = 3.00 x 10^8 m/s), alongside standard kinematic, energy, wave, and electromagnetic formulas.