AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
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The AP Physics 2 Exam will test your understanding of the scientific concepts covered in the course units, including your ability to use algebra when solving problems related to quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics.
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.
Fri, May 7, 2021,
12 PM Local
This is the Administration 1 date for the AP Physics 2 Exam.
Tue, May 25, 2021,
12 PM Local
This is the Administration 2 date for the AP Physics 2 Exam.
Thu, Jun 10, 2021,
4 PM EDT
This is the Administration 3 date for the AP Physics 2 Exam.
Note on 2021 Exams
There are differences between the paper and digital versions of some 2021 AP Exams, and those variations differ by course. The information below applies to AP Physics 2 only. View a summary of all 2021 AP Exam formats.
The AP Physics 2 digital exam will include:
Free-response questions will consist of familiar tasks that could appear on a traditional AP Exam, but they will be answerable with a regular computer keyboard and won’t require drawing or graphing. The digital exam app will include any symbols you would need to type your responses. All responses must be typed directly into the exam app. No handwritten or photographed work will be accepted.
You will be able to practice multiple-choice and free-response questions within the 2021 digital exam app, available in early April.
Early May and Late May Exams (Paper) | Early June Exam (Digital) |
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Section 1: Multiple Choice
This section contains multiple-choice questions that include:
Questions may test your ability to:
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Section 1: Multiple Choice
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Section 2: Free Response
For the free-response section, credit for answers depends on the quality of the solutions and explanations shown, so be sure to show your work.
This section includes these types of questions:
Questions may test your ability to:
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Section 2: Multiple Choice and Free Response
This section includes 25 multiple choice questions and two free-response questions. Free-response questions will be written so that you can type all your answers into the digital exam app. The app will include any symbols you’ll need. You cannot hand-write your answers.
Multiple Choice:
Free Response: This section contains 2 free-response questions of the following types:
Questions may test your ability to:
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AP Physics 2 Equation Tables
This document supplies equations commonly used in physics as well as constants, conversion factors, unit symbols, and more. This document or one like it will be provided to you on exam day for the AP Physics 2 Exam.
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AP Physics 2 Free-Response Questions and Scoring Information Archive
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