AP Physics Revisions for 2024-25
We revised the 4 AP Physics courses and exams for the 2024-25 school year.
Exam Overview
Exam questions assess the course concepts and skills outlined in the course framework. For more information, download the AP Physics 1 Course and Exam Description (.pdf) (CED).
Encourage your students to visit the AP Physics 1 student page for exam information.
Exam Date
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
Exam Revisions
To learn more about recent changes to the exam format, visit AP Physics Revisions for 2024-25.
AP Calculator Policy and Equations Sheet
A four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator is allowed on both sections of the exam. Students may use the equations sheet on exam day.
Exam Questions and Scoring Information
Score Reporting