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A meterstick is marked in millimeters. Which length is reported with appropriate precision?
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Key Facts: WEST/NES Physics 308 Exam
308
Current Physics Code
WEST tests list
150
Multiple-Choice Questions
Washington NES Physics (308) test page
3h 45m
Testing Time
Washington NES Physics (308) test page
220
Passing Score
Washington NES Physics (308) test page
$119
Test Fee
Washington NES Physics (308) test page
14 / 28 / 22 / 14 / 22
Official Domain Weights
Washington NES Physics (308) profile
The current WEST tests list identifies Physics as NES code 308, while code 052 is Middle Level Humanities Subtests 1 and 2. The official Washington Physics test page lists a 150-question multiple-choice assessment, a posted fee of $119, a passing score of 220, online proctoring availability, and 3 hours and 45 minutes of CBT testing time within a 4-hour appointment. The official NES Physics profile weights the test as Nature of Science 14%, Mechanics 28%, Electricity and Magnetism 22%, Waves 14%, and Modern Physics 22%. Thermal energy and thermodynamics are included within the official Modern Physics domain; this free 100-question bank separates them as a study category for clearer practice review.
Sample WEST/NES Physics 308 Practice Questions
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1A class tests whether changing the length of a pendulum changes its period. Which variable should be deliberately changed?
2Which statement is a direct observation rather than an inference?
3A meterstick is marked in millimeters. Which length is reported with appropriate precision?
4Which practice is safest when using a laser pointer during an optics investigation?
5A graph of position versus time for a cart is a straight line with positive slope. What does the slope represent?
6A runner moves 100 m east in 20 s. What is the runner's average velocity?
7A car traveling at constant speed in a straight line has which acceleration?
8Which free-body diagram description is correct for a book resting on a horizontal table?
9A net force of 12 N acts on a 3.0 kg object. What is the object's acceleration?
10Which quantity is a vector?
About the WEST/NES Physics 308 Exam
Washington NES Physics (308) is the current physics content knowledge assessment listed by WEST for candidates seeking a physics endorsement to a Washington teaching certificate. The official profile organizes the exam into five weighted domains: Nature of Science; Mechanics; Electricity and Magnetism; Waves; and Modern Physics.
Assessment
150 multiple-choice questions across five official content domains
Time Limit
3 hours 45 minutes testing time; 4 hours total CBT appointment
Passing Score
220 scaled score
Exam Fee
$119 (Washington Educator Skills Tests (WEST) / Pearson NES)
WEST/NES Physics 308 Exam Content Outline
Nature of Science
Scientific inquiry, generating and testing hypotheses, data collection, measurement, organization, analysis, presentation, evidence-based conclusions, physics laboratory safety, mathematical procedures, estimation, order of magnitude, statistics, major scientific ideas, scientific models, connections among sciences, physics-technology-society relationships, media literacy, and social, ethical, and economic issues.
Mechanics
One-dimensional motion, two-dimensional motion, vectors, constant acceleration, projectile motion, uniform circular motion, Newton's laws, free-body diagrams, gravitational, frictional, and elastic forces, satellite and planetary motion, fluids, work, potential energy, kinetic energy, power, work-energy theorem, impulse, momentum, elastic and inelastic collisions, simple harmonic motion, rotational kinematics, torque, rotational energy, and angular momentum.
Electricity and Magnetism
Static electricity, electroscopes, polarization, charging by induction, electric forces and fields, charged-particle motion in electric fields, electric potential energy, potential difference, magnets, magnetic force on moving charges, magnetic fields of wires, loops, and solenoids, Faraday's law, Lenz's law, motors, generators, transformers, electromotive force, electric current, resistance, Ohm's law, series and parallel circuits, Kirchhoff's laws, circuit energy, and circuit power.
Waves
Wave characteristics and types, wave propagation, energy and momentum transfer, wave speed in media, frequency, wavelength, reflection, refraction, polarization, superposition, Doppler effect, sound perception, standing waves, resonance, strings, pipes, sound intensity, decibel scale, electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic wave production and transmission, ray optics, thin lenses, mirrors, Snell's law, interference, dispersion, diffraction, filters, magnifying devices, diffraction gratings, and the photon model of light.
Modern Physics
Thermal energy, temperature, thermal expansion, specific heat, phase changes, first law of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of matter, energy conversions, efficiency, heat transfer, heat engines, second law of thermodynamics, entropy, Curie, Rutherford, Planck, the Bohr model, quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, uncertainty principle, special relativity, nuclear structure, radioactive decay, half-life, fission, fusion, conservation of charge, and mass-energy in nuclear reactions.
How to Pass the WEST/NES Physics 308 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 220 scaled score
- Assessment: 150 multiple-choice questions across five official content domains
- Time limit: 3 hours 45 minutes testing time; 4 hours total CBT appointment
- Exam fee: $119
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current WEST code for Physics?
The current WEST tests list places Physics under National Evaluation Series tests with code 308. Code 052 on the current WEST tests list is Middle Level Humanities Subtests 1 and 2, so this metadata uses the current Physics code 308.
How many questions are on Washington NES Physics 308?
The official Washington Physics test page lists 150 multiple-choice questions. The official profile describes the format as multiple-choice questions across five content domains.
How long is the Washington NES Physics exam?
For computer-based testing, the appointment is 4 hours total, including 15 minutes for the tutorial and nondisclosure agreement and 3 hours and 45 minutes of testing time. The online-proctored appointment is listed as 4 hours and 15 minutes total, with separate timed blocks for Subareas I-II and Subareas III-V and an optional 15-minute break between them.
What score do I need to pass Washington NES Physics 308?
The official Washington Physics test page lists a passing score of 220. Scores are reported on the NES scaled-score system.
How much does Washington NES Physics 308 cost?
The official Washington Physics test page lists the test fee as $119. Candidates should confirm the final checkout total during registration in case payment policies or optional materials change.
What reference materials are provided for Washington NES Physics?
The official test page and profile state that an on-screen scientific calculator is provided and that formulas and constants pages are provided on-screen as part of the test.
Does the official Physics 308 profile include a separate heat and thermodynamics domain?
No. The current official profile lists five content domains. Thermal energy and kinetic theory of matter appear as competency 0012 within Domain V, Modern Physics. This practice bank separates heat and thermodynamics as a study category, but the metadata preserves the official Domain V weight of 22%.