Develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills through inquiry-based learning.
Explore topics such as fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; physical and geometric optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics.
Download AP Physics 2 Course Overview
About the Exam
The exam is three hours long and has two parts — multiple-choice and free-response. Each section is worth 50% of the final exam score.
Exam questions are based on learning objectives, which combine science practices with specific content. You'll need to:
1 hour and 30 minutes; 50 questions consisting of:
1 hour and 30 minutes; 4 questions consisting of:
Explore topics such as fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; physical and geometric optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics.
Download AP Physics 2 Course Overview
About the Exam
The exam is three hours long and has two parts — multiple-choice and free-response. Each section is worth 50% of the final exam score.
Exam questions are based on learning objectives, which combine science practices with specific content. You'll need to:
- Solve problems mathematically — including symbolically
- Design and describe experiments and analyze data and sources of error
- Explain, reason, or justify answers with emphasis on deeper, conceptual understanding
- Interpret and develop conceptual models
1 hour and 30 minutes; 50 questions consisting of:
- 45 discrete items and items in sets
- 5 multiple-correct items (two options are correct)
1 hour and 30 minutes; 4 questions consisting of:
- 1 experimental design question
- 1 quantitative/qualitative translation question
- 2 short-answer questions, one requiring a paragraph-length argument