AP Physics 2 Exam Prep

Fluids, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics — the algebra-based second-year physics course.

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AP Physics 2 Exam Format

Multiple Choice (single + multi-select) — 50 questions (45 single, 5 multi-select), 90 min (50% of the score)
Free Response — 4 questions, 100 min (50% of the score)

Exam date: May 2026 (date provisional — confirm with College Board). Hybrid digital: MCQ in Bluebook, FRQ handwritten in paper booklets. Format per College Board AP Central (checked June 2, 2026).

Study Unit by Unit

Unit 1: Fluids — 10%–12% of the exam
Unit 2: Thermodynamics — 12%–18% of the exam
Unit 3: Electric Force, Field, and Potential — 15%–20% of the exam
Unit 4: Electric Circuits — 15%–18% of the exam
Unit 5: Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction — 12%–15% of the exam
Unit 6: Geometric and Physical Optics — 12%–15% of the exam
Unit 7: Quantum, Atomic, and Nuclear Physics — 10%–15% of the exam

What We Cover (Honestly)

Units 1–7 content: Full content: terms, scenarios, data, and FRQ practice for all seven units.
FRQ practice: Mirrors the official types: experimental design, qual/quant translation, short answer.
Exam date: Format verified; exact 2026 date provisional pending College Board confirmation.

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