AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based Practice Exams
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AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based practice tests
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AP Physics 2 continues from Physics 1 with electricity, magnetism, optics, thermodynamics, and modern physics. The 2027 hybrid digital exam is 3 hours total - 40 MCQs in Bluebook (1hr 20min, 50%) and 4 handwritten FRQs (1hr 40min, 50%).
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Exam format
40
questions
180
minutes
Hybrid digital (MCQ digital + paper FRQ)
| Section | Questions | Time | Score weight |
|---|---|---|---|
Section I: Multiple Choice | 40 | 80 min | 50% |
Section II: Free Response (handwritten) One of each type: Mathematical Routines, Translation between Representations, Experimental Design, Qualitative/Quantitative Translation. | 4 | 100 min | 50% |
Course units and exam weights
- Unit 1: Thermodynamics12-18%
- Unit 2: Electric Force, Field, and Potential15-19%
- Unit 3: Electric Circuits15-19%
- Unit 4: Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction12-18%
- Unit 5: Geometric Optics12-15%
- Unit 6: Waves, Sound, and Physical Optics12-15%
- Unit 7: Modern Physics12-15%
Source: College Board AP Students Course and Exam Description.
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Practice exams on this site are original questions written to match official AP format and unit weights. Where helpful, we also link to commercial-safe open educational resources (CC BY 4.0 and U.S. public-domain materials) for curriculum alignment. We do not republish copyrighted prep books or College Board exam items.
OpenStax College Physics 2e covers topics; unit mapping approximate
- College Physics 2e (Physics 2 units) - OpenStax, Rice University (CC BY 4.0) View source
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Physics 2 FAQ
- Should I take Physics 1 before Physics 2?
- Yes. Physics 2 assumes you know Newtonian mechanics, energy, and momentum from Physics 1.
- Which units are most heavily tested?
- Electric circuits and electromagnetism dominate the exam. Optics and modern physics typically appear with one or two FRQs combined.
- Is Physics 2 easier than Physics 1?
- Many students report a higher pass rate for Physics 2 because the cohort is more self-selected, but the topics are conceptually broader.
- Are calculators and an equations sheet provided?
- Yes. Approved scientific or graphing calculators are permitted on both sections, and an equations sheet plus reference tables are available throughout the exam.