AP Physics 2024–2025 Exam Reforms
Explore the latest changes to AP Physics 1, 2, C: Mechanics, and C: Electricity & Magnetism for 2024–2025.
AP Physics 1
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Units expanded from 7 to 8; fluid mechanics now included.
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FRQs redesigned with 4 new types; MCQs reduced to 40.
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Exam time: MCQ 80 mins, FRQ 100 mins.
AP Physics 2
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Fluid mechanics moved to Physics 1; more depth in waves and optics.
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Circuits and modern physics expanded; 4 redesigned FRQs.
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Exam time: MCQ 80 mins, FRQ 100 mins.
AP Physics C: Mechanics
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Uniform terminology across all AP Physics courses.
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MCQs increased to 40 with 4 options each.
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Exam time: MCQ 80 mins, FRQ 100 mins; 4 FRQs with new question types.
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No longer shares test session with Physics C: E&M.
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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More defined scope and updated question formats.
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MCQs increased to 40; exam now 80 mins for MCQ and 100 mins for FRQ.
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Includes 4 updated FRQs; separate testing session from Mechanics.
