AP Physics 2

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AP Physics 2 Exam

AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based physics course. Topics covered include thermodynamics, fluid statics and dynamics, electrical circuits (including capacitors), electromagnetism, optics, quantum physics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. Twenty-five percent of the course is dedicated to hands-on laboratory investigations that support scientific reasoning and experimental design skills.

The AP Physics 2 Exam Format is:

Multiple Choice Section
-40 multiple choice
-80 minutes
-50% of exam score

Free Response Section
-4 free response questions
-100 minutes
-50% of exam score

1 Experimental Design Question
1 Quantitative/Qualitative Translation Question
2 Short Answer Questions

When is the AP Physics 2 Exam?

The AP Physics 2 exam is given each year in May. The exact date and time vary annually and are published by the College Board in the official AP Exam Schedule for that testing year.