AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam

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About the Exam

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.

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.

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Exam Duration
3hrs

Exam Date

Wed, May 14, 2025

12 PM Local

This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam.

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Exam Components

Section 1: 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 2: 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

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Practice on Bluebook

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AP Physics C: Mechanics Table of Information Sheet

This reference information supplies equations commonly used in physics as well as constants, conversion factors, unit symbols, and more. For the AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam, schools can print this reference information and provide it to students on exam day. It is also available in Bluebook.

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Free-Response Questions and Scoring Information

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AP Physics C: Mechanics Course and Exam Description

This is the core document for the course. It clearly lays out the course content and laboratory requirement and describes the exam and the AP Program in general.

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Services for Students with Disabilities

Students with documented disabilities may be eligible for accommodations for the through-course assessment and the end-of-course exam. If you’re using assistive technology and need help accessing the PDFs in this section in another format, contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 212-713-8333 or by email at [email protected]. For information about taking AP Exams, or other College Board assessments, with accommodations, visit the Services for Students with Disabilities website.

AP Physics C: Mechanics

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