About the Exam

Exam Overview

The AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Exam will test your understanding of the scientific concepts covered in the course units, as well as your ability to use algebra when solving problems related to Newtonian mechanics, energy, and more.

This is a hybrid digital exam. You’ll complete multiple-choice questions and view free-response questions in the Bluebook testing app. You’ll handwrite your free-response answers in paper exam booklets.

Calculator Policy:

You can use a four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator throughout the exam, and you will be provided with tables of commonly used physics equations and formulas.

Exam Duration

3hrs

Section 1: Multiple Choice

42 Questions | 1 Hour 25 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score

• Questions are either discrete questions or question sets, in which you'll be provided with a stimulus or a set of data and a series of related questions.

Section II: Free Response

4 Questions | 1 Hour 35 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score

This section contains 4 free-response questions of the following types:

• Mathematical routines

• Translation between representations

• Experimental design and analysis

• Qualitative/quantitative translation