AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

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About the Exam

The AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Exam will test your understanding of the scientific concepts covered in the course units, as well as your ability to use calculus when solving problems related to electrostatics, electromagnetism, and more.

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. 

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.


 

AP Physics Revisions 2024-25

We revised the 4 AP Physics courses and exams for the 2024-25 school year. 

Exam Duration
3hrs

Exam Date

Thu, May 15, 2025

12 PM Local

AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Exam

This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Exam.

Exam Components

Section I: Multiple Choice

40 Questions 1hr 20mins 50% of Score

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

Section II: Free Response

4 Questions 1hr 40mins 50% of 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 Preparation

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