AP Physics
AP Physics1 by Angela Rodriguez
AP Physics Tutorial Videos
College Board Lecture Series:
AP Exam Breakdown
Exam Format:
Section I: Multiple Choice
40 Questions | 80 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score
Questions are either discrete questions or question sets, in which students are provided with a stimulus or a set of data and a series of related questions.
Section II: Free Response
4 Questions | 100 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score
This section contains 4 free-response questions, one of each of the following types:
- Mathematical routines
- Translation between representations
- Experimental design and analysis
- Qualitative/quantitative translation
AP Physics Exam Calculator Policy
AP Calculator Policy
A four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator is allowed on both sections of the exam. Students may use the equations sheet on exam day.
- Update for the 2025 AP Exams: For all exams that allow or require calculators, except AP Statistics, students can use the built-in Desmos graphing calculator through the Bluebook testing application. Note that for Calculus AB, Calculus BC, and Precalculus, Desmos will only be available in the calculator-required parts of the exam. These exams continue to have parts where no calculator is allowed.
- 4-function calculators are basic calculators that have functions limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, and percentage.
- For exams that allow or require graphing calculators, students should check the list of approved handheld graphing calculators; they may bring only approved models.
- Students may bring up to 2 permitted calculators. They should bring calculators they’re familiar with and that are in good working order.
- Calculators may not be shared.
- Calculator memories do not need to be cleared before or after the exam.
- If a student doesn’t want to use a calculator or if the option of providing a calculator isn’t feasible, the student may take an exam without one.
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AP Physics Exam Reference Sheet Policy
Use the link below to access the official College Board AP Physics1 Reference Sheet. You will be given a copy to use at your testing site.
