Description from ETS

The test consists of approximately 100 multiple-choice questions covering Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Atomic Physics, Optics and Wave Phenomena, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Special Relativity, Laboratory Methods and Specialized Topics.

• Download the Fact Sheet to view test specifications (PDF)
• Download the Practice Book to view content of the test (PDF)

Schedule from ETS

The 2016/17 GRE physics test dates are: Sept 17, Oct 29, and April 8.

Practice sessions (Summer 2018)- Every Friday at 2 in CP 179- Contact Max Brown with questions.

Be sure to practice the suggested problems and bring questions to get the most out of it.

Day	Topics	Mentor	Question #'s from the Practice Book (PDF)
	Classical Mechanics		#1,2,9,10,28,29,30,31,32,40,53,54, 57,58,59,80,81,82,83,84,99
	Electricity & Magnetism		#3,4,17,18,36,37,38,60,61,62,67, 68,69,70,71,90,91,92,93
	Quantum Mechanics & Atomic Physics		#5,11,25,26,41,64,65,72,85,86,87,88,89,95 #6,12,27,49,50,51,66
CANCELLED	Optics and Wave Phenomena		#15,16,45,46,47,52,74,75,76
CANCELLED	Thermodynamics / Stat. Mech.		#7,8,19,21,33,34,35,77,78,79,100
CANCELLED	Special Relativity		#22,23,24,39,55,94
CANCELLED	Laboratory Methods		#13,14,42,48.56
CANCELLED	Specialized Topics		#20,43,44,63,73,96,97,98

Preparation material

Kwok-Wai Ng's preparation site - various tips and pointers
Ohio State University - see questions organized by topic
grephysics.net, physicsgre.com - answers to all four practice exams
Kirkby Lowry, Physics: A Student Companion ( Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Thermal Physics )

Conquering the Physics GRE
Sterling Test Prep GRE Physics Practice Questions: High Yield GRE Physics Questions with Detailed Explanations
Schaum's 3,000 Solved Problems in Physics (Schaum's Outlines)
Getting In to Grad School for Physics: (or another physical science)

Dr. Brown's GRE Prep Mechanics.docx