AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based-MCQs and Free response online Practice questions

Multiple Choice Questions

MCQs

  • Time: 90 minutes 
  • 50 multiple – choice questions (core)
  • No marks deducted from incorrect answers
  • A four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator is allowed 
  • 50% weight
  • Questions are either discrete questions or question sets
    • 5 individual multi-select questions (2 options are correct). 

Free-Response Questions

  • Time: 90 minutes 
  • 5 Questions
    • Experimental Design (1 question) 
    • Qualitative/Quantitative Translation (1 question) 
    • Short Answer: Paragraph Argument (1 question) 
    • Short Answer (2 questions) 
  • No marks deducted from incorrect answers
  • A four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator is allowed 
  • 50% weight

Free-Response Questions(FRQs)

Course Content

The AP Physics 1  is organized into seven  units of study that provide one possible sequence for the course. The weightage of each units are as per table below.

Unit

Exam Weighting (Multiple-Choice Section)

Unit 1: Kinematics

12%–18%

Unit 2: Dynamics

16%–20%

Unit 3: Circular Motion and Gravitation

6%–8%

Unit 4: Energy

20%–28%

Unit 5: Momentum

12%–18%

Unit 6: Simple Harmonic Motion

4%–6%

Unit 7: Torque and Rotational Motion

12%–18%

About Advanced Placement(AP) Exams: Conducted annually in May, APs are college-level courses which enable you to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both while you are still in high school

About AP Physics exams

  • AP Physics 1
  • AP Physics 2
  • AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
  • AP Physics C: Mechanics
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