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2026

FREE HESI A2 Physics Practice Test

Get ready for your 2026 HESI A2 test using the same kind of questions you’ll be answering when you take the real written examination.

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Free HESI Physics Practice Test

The purpose of this test is to assess your strengths and weaknesses with the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Exam. Use this free HESI A2 Physics practice test to help you prepare for your nursing entrance exam. After you answer each question you will get a detailed answer explanation to help you understand the question better. 

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HESI A2 practice tests are used to prepare for the Health Education Systems, Inc. Admission Assessment Exam and consist of questions similar to those on the actual exam.

HESI Practice Test

This HESI A2 practice test covers subjects that are important for someone to know if they want to become a nurse or work in healthcare. This includes subjects like math, reading, science, vocabulary, grammar, and more.

HESI Practice Test 2

This HESI A2 practice test covers subjects that are important for someone to know if they want to become a nurse or work in healthcare. This includes subjects like math, reading, science, vocabulary, grammar, and more.

HESI Practice Test 3

This HESI A2 practice test covers subjects that are important for someone to know if they want to become a nurse or work in healthcare. This includes subjects like math, reading, science, vocabulary, grammar, and more.

Mathematics

This test covers basic math skills and healthcare-related applications, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and conversions.

Mathematics 2

This test covers basic math skills and healthcare-related applications, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and conversions.

Mathematics 3

This test covers basic math skills and healthcare-related applications, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and conversions.​

Mathematics​ 4

This test covers basic math skills and healthcare-related applications, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and conversions.

Mathematics 5

This test covers basic math skills and healthcare-related applications, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and conversions.

Mathematics 6

This test covers basic math skills and healthcare-related applications, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and conversions.

Reading Comprehension

This test covers comprehension, interpretation and application of information in a variety of texts in sciences, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences.

Reading Comprehension 2

This test covers comprehension, interpretation and application of information in a variety of texts in sciences, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences.

Reading Comprehension 3

This test covers comprehension, interpretation and application of information in a variety of texts in sciences, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences.

Reading Comprehension 4

This test covers comprehension, interpretation and application of information in a variety of texts in sciences, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences.

Vocabulary

This test covers your knowledge and understanding of word meanings in context across disciplines including sciences, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences.

Vocabulary 2

This test covers your knowledge and understanding of word meanings in context across disciplines including sciences, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences

Vocabulary 3

This test covers your knowledge and understanding of word meanings in context across disciplines including sciences, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences.

Vocabulary 4

This test covers your knowledge and understanding of word meanings in context across disciplines including sciences, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences.

Grammar

This test covers written English skills, including grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and more.

Grammar 2

This test covers written English skills, including grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and more.

Grammar 3

This test covers written English skills, including grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and more.

Grammar 4

This test covers written English skills, including grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and more.

Biology

This test covers basic biological concepts, genetics, evolution, anatomy, physiology, and more.

Biology 2

This test covers basic biological concepts, genetics, evolution, anatomy, physiology, and more.

Biology 3

This test covers basic biological concepts, genetics, evolution, anatomy, physiology, and more.

Chemistry

This test covers basic chemical concepts, reactions, thermochemistry, solutions, organic & biochemistry.

Chemistry 2

This test covers basic chemical concepts, reactions, thermochemistry, solutions, organic & biochemistry.

Chemistry 3

This test covers basic chemical concepts, reactions, thermochemistry, solutions, organic & biochemistry.

Anatomy and Physiology

This test covers human body systems, tissues, functions, and diseases.

Anatomy and Physiology 2

This test covers human body systems, tissues, functions, and diseases.

Anatomy and Physiology 3

This test covers human body systems, tissues, functions, and diseases.

Physics

This test covers basic physical concepts, including mechanics, waves, electricity, thermodynamics, and modern physics.

Physics 2

This test covers basic physical concepts, including mechanics, waves, electricity, thermodynamics, and modern physics.

Physics 3

This test covers basic physical concepts, including mechanics, waves, electricity, thermodynamics, and modern physics.

Foundational Concepts Covered in Our HESI Physics Practice Exam

Key concepts you’ll need to understand to be successful in the Physics portion of the HESI exam include:

  • Laws of Physics: Newton’s laws, Ohm’s law, and Coulomb’s law.
  • Wave Classification: Understanding longitudinal and transverse waves, including wavelength, amplitude, and frequency.
  • Kinetic vs. Potential Energy: Concepts of kinetic energy, potential energy, and the conservation of energy.
  • Currents and Voltage: Basics of electric currents and voltage.
  • Motion: Principles of acceleration, mass, momentum, linear, and rotational motion.
  • Optics: Principles of light waves, mirrors, and lenses.
 

After each question in our physics practice exam is answered, you’ll receive a follow-up explanation that will help you understand the question and the concept to help you feel fully prepared for the actual exam.

HESI Study Tips for Physics

  • Allocate adequate time for exam preparation, ideally spanning several weeks rather than just days.
  • Create a steady study routine with specific goals and dedicated study time each day.
  • Use practice exams and study guides to enhance your study sessions.
  • Invest in top-quality resources for thorough preparation.
  • Schedule study sessions with peers for collaborative learning and support.

HESI Physics Exam FAQs

How is the Physics portion of the HESI A2 exam scored?

Like all sections of the exam, the physics portion is scored separately on a percentage scale from 0% to 100%. 

What type of knowledge may be tested in the Physics HESI exam?

The Physics HESI exam tests knowledge of fundamental concepts in mechanics, energy, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, waves, and optics.

Is it necessary to invest in study materials for the Physics portion of the exam?

It’s not required, but many test takers find that comprehensive practice tests and flashcards help them fully prepare and have a better chance at passing the exam on their first attempt.