AP Physics 1 Practice Test 2026 — Free Exam Simulation
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Take a free AP Physics 1 practice test in the 2025+ format — 40 MCQs and 3 FRQs including an experimental design question and a paragraph argument question. Scoring checks whether your justifications use the correct physics principle and connect it to the scenario.
What's Included
- 40 Multiple-Choice Questions — 80 minutes; includes multi-select questions
- Experimental Design FRQ (12 pts) — Identify variables, describe procedure, predict results
- Paragraph Argument or QQT FRQ (12 pts) — Written justification using physics principles
- Short Answer FRQ (12 pts) — Quantitative problem with required written reasoning
AP Physics 1 Exam Format (2025+ Format)
- MCQ (50%): 40 questions in 80 minutes
- FRQ (50%): 3 questions in 100 minutes
- Score distribution: ~8% score a 5 — the second-lowest 5-rate of any AP exam
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