AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Exam Questions
Free-Response Questions and Scoring Information
Download free-response questions from past exams along with scoring guidelines, sample responses from exam takers, and scoring distributions.
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In light of the 2024-25 AP Physics course and exam revisions, the questions and scoring information on this page do not completely align with the current AP Physics 1 Exam. We’re keeping these older questions available because AP teachers have told us that even imperfectly aligned questions can still be valuable instructional resources.
2024: Free-Response Questions
2024: Free-Response Questions
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2023: Free-Response Questions
2023: Free-Response Questions
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2022: Free-Response Questions
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2021: Free-Response Questions
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2020: Free-Response Questions
The 2020 free-response questions are available in the AP Classroom question bank.
2019: Free-Response Questions
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2018: Free-Response Questions
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2017: Free-Response Questions
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2016: Free-Response Questions
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2015: Free-Response Questions
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