AP Physics C: Mechanics
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The AP Physics C: Mechanics 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 kinematics, linear momentum, 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. These tables are shared by both Physics C courses.
Mon, May 3, 2021,
12 PM Local
This is the Administration 1 date for the AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam.
Mon, May 24, 2021,
12 PM Local
This is the Administration 2 date for the AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam.
Wed, Jun 9, 2021,
4 PM EDT
This is the Administration 3 date for the AP Physics C: Mechanics 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 C: Mechanics only. View a summary of all 2021 AP Exam formats.
The digital AP Physics C: Mechanics exam will include twice as many multiple-choice questions as the paper exam, and will not include free-response questions.
You will be able to practice multiple-choice 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
The multiple-choice section includes individual, single questions as well as sets of questions that refer to the same diagram or data presentation.
Questions may test your ability to:
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Section 1: Multiple Choice
This section includes individual, single questions as well as sets of questions that refer to the same diagram or data presentation.
Questions may test your ability to:
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Section 2: Free Response
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Section 2: Multiple Choice
This section includes individual, single questions as well as sets of questions that refer to the same diagram or data presentation.
Questions may test your ability to:
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AP Physics C 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 either of the AP Physics C Exams.
2019 AP Physics C: Mechanics Free-Response Questions and Scoring Guidelines
Review two different sets of released free-response questions and their scoring guidelines. These sets of questions are the two most commonly taken versions.
2019 AP Physics C: Mechanics Free-Response Questions Set 1
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2019 AP Physics C: Mechanics Scoring Guidelines Set 1
See the guidelines that the AP Program used to score the free-response questions.
2019 AP Physics C: Mechanics Free-Response Questions Set 2
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2019 AP Physics C: Mechanics Scoring Guidelines Set 2
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AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam Free-Response Question and Scoring Information Archive
Review free-response questions, sample student responses, and scoring guidelines from 2018 and earlier.
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