MCAT Physics
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Physics content on the MCAT is the science section where students most often struggle. However, the content tested is covered in advanced high school physics (such as AP Physics) and introductory college physics. Physics on the MCAT will not include calculus and since you do not have a calculator, most of the MCAT physics questions will be conceptually-based or involve simple calculation. You should be comfortable with each of the following topics:

  • Units
  • Graphs
  • Trigonometry
  • Translational Motion
  • Forces
  • Energy, Work, Power, and Momentum
  • Fluids and Solids
  • Electrostatics and Electromagnetism
  • Capacitors
  • Waves and Simple Harmonic Motion
  • Optics

Note that since the MCAT is a critical thinking and application test, the core content tested is often relatively superficial, with the focus being on applying the material.

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