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AP Physics 1 Exam

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory physics course. Topics covered include kinematics, forces and Newtonian mechanics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, and mechanical waves. Approximately twenty-five percent of the course is dedicated to hands-on laboratory investigations that develop students’ scientific reasoning skills.

The AP Physics 1 Exam Format is:

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

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

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

When is the AP Physics 1 Exam?

The AP Physics 1 exam is administered each year in May. The exact date and time are set annually by the College Board and appear on the official AP Exam Schedule for that year.

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