AP Physics 1 and 2 Have Replaced AP Physics B
AP Physics B has been replaced by AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2. The AP Physics B exam was last administered in May 2014. The AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 course pages have information about the courses, as well as resources for teachers and school and district administrators.
Exam Information (1999 to 2014)
The AP Physics B Exam covered a full-year non-calculus college course on general physics, intended for students not majoring in a physical science or engineering. The Physics B free response questions, sample student responses, and scoring commentary are resources that can be used by those teaching AP Physics 1 and Physics 2. Use the curriculum framework to determine the specific concepts for each individual course.
Previously Released Materials
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1998 AP Physics B Released Exam
This free 1998 AP Physics B Released Exam is designed to support teachers' instruction of their students. Please be advised that some information in this Released Exam does not reflect the current AP Course Description and exam.
Multiple-Choice Questions (1999 to 2014)
For sample multiple-choice questions, refer to the Course Description.
- AP Physics Course Description, Effective Fall 2012 (.pdf/1.5MB)
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Free-Response Questions (1999 to 2014)
Below are free-response questions from past AP Physics B Exams. Included with the questions are scoring guidelines, sample student responses, and commentary on those responses, as well as exam statistics and the Chief Reader's Report for past administrations.
Note about "Form B" Exams
Prior to the May 2012 exam administration, for selected AP subjects, another version of the exam called "Form B" was administered outside of North, Central, and South America.
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Scoring Guidelines Student Performance Q&A Scoring Statistics |
Sample Responses Q1 Sample Responses Q2 Sample Responses Q3 Sample Responses Q4 Sample Responses Q5 Sample Responses Q6 Sample Responses Q7 |
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| Free-Response Questions |
Scoring Guidelines Student Performance Q&A Scoring Statistics |
Sample Responses Q1 Sample Responses Q2 Sample Responses Q3 Sample Responses Q4 Sample Responses Q5 Sample Responses Q6 Sample Responses Q7 |
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| Free-Response Questions |
Scoring Guidelines Student Performance Q&A Scoring Statistics |
Sample Responses Q1 Sample Responses Q2 Sample Responses Q3 Sample Responses Q4 Sample Responses Q5 Sample Responses Q6 Sample Responses Q7 |
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| Free-Response Questions |
Scoring Guidelines Student Performance Q&A Scoring Statistics |
Sample Responses Q1 Sample Responses Q2 Sample Responses Q3 Sample Responses Q4 Sample Responses Q5 Sample Responses Q6 |
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Scoring Guidelines | Sample Responses Q1 Sample Responses Q2 Sample Responses Q3 Sample Responses Q4 Sample Responses Q5 Sample Responses Q6 |
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| Free-Response Questions |
Scoring Guidelines Student Performance Q&A Scoring Statistics |
Sample Responses Q1 Sample Responses Q2 Sample Responses Q3 Sample Responses Q4 Sample Responses Q5 Sample Responses Q6 Sample Responses Q7 |
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Scoring Guidelines | Sample Responses Q1 Sample Responses Q2 Sample Responses Q3 Sample Responses Q4 Sample Responses Q5 Sample Responses Q6 Sample Responses Q7 |
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Sample Responses Q1 Sample Responses Q2 Sample Responses Q3 Sample Responses Q4 Sample Responses Q5 Sample Responses Q6 Sample Responses Q7 |
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Scoring Guidelines | Sample Responses Q1 Sample Responses Q2 Sample Responses Q3 Sample Responses Q4 Sample Responses Q5 Sample Responses Q6 |
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| Free-Response Questions | Scoring Guidelines Student Performance Q&A Scoring Statistics |
Sample Responses Q1 Sample Responses Q2 Sample Responses Q3 Sample Responses Q4 Sample Responses Q5 Sample Responses Q6 Sample Responses Q7 |
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| Free-Response Questions | Scoring Guidelines Student Performance Q&A Scoring Statistics |
Sample Responses Q1 Sample Responses Q2 Sample Responses Q3 Sample Responses Q4 Sample Responses Q5 Sample Responses Q6 Sample Responses Q7 |
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| Free-Response Questions | Scoring Guidelines Student Performance Q&A Scoring Statistics |
Sample Responses Q1 Sample Responses Q2 Sample Responses Q3 Sample Responses Q4 Sample Responses Q5 Sample Responses Q6 |
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