The 2024 AP exams will take place over a two-week period in May: May 6–10 and May 13–17.
The AP Physics 2 exam for 2024 will be a full-length paper-and-pencil exam that students can take in school only.
Here is what you need to know to do well in the upcoming AP Physics 2 exam.
Will I get college credit for the 2024 AP Physics 2 exam?
Students who take the 2024 AP Physics 2 exam will be eligible for college credit.
As in previous years, a student must obtain a score of 3, 4, or 5 to be eligible for college credit.
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Can I take the 2024 AP Physics 2 exam virtually?
In 2024, eight AP exam subjects are available as a digital exam in the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. However, the 2024 AP Physics 2 exam is not available as a digital exam.
How long is the 2024 AP Physics 2 exam?
The 2024 AP Physics 2 exam will be 3 hours long.
What’s the 2024 AP Physics 2 exam date and time?
The 2024 AP Physics 2 exam is scheduled for Friday, May 17 at 12 PM local time.
What will be tested on the 2024 AP Physics 2 exam?
The 2024 AP Physics 2 exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:
- Unit 1: Fluids
- Unit 2: Thermodynamics
- Unit 3: Electric Force, Field, and Potential
- Unit 4: Electric Circuits
- Unit 5: Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
- Unit 6: Geometric and Physical Optics
- Unit 7: Quantum, Atomic, and Nuclear Physics
What is the AP Physics 2 exam format for 2024?
The 2024 AP Physics 2 exam will be split equally between two sections: multiple-choice and free-response questions. Each section is worth 50 percent of the exam score.
You will have 1 hour, 30 minutes to answer 50 multiple-choice questions and 1 hour, 30 minutes to answer 4 free-response questions.
The chart below shows the breakdown of the exam components.
| Section | # Questions | Time Allocation | Exam Weight |
| I: Multiple Choice | 50 | 1 hour, 30 mins | 50% |
| II: Free Response | 4 | 1 hour, 30 mins | 50% |
You may use a 4-function, scientific, or graphing calculator, such as this TI-84 graphing calculator by Texas Instruments, on the exam.
Does the College Board offer any free AP Physics 2 exam prep resources?
The College Board is offering a number of free AP Physics 2 exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.
AP Physics 2 Practice Tests
You can get examples of free-response questions from past AP Physics 2 exams for free. You can use these as practice tests to supplement other test prep materials you use.
Check here for free-response questions posed in the 2023 AP Physics 2 exam.
And check here for free-response questions from the 2015-2022 AP Physics 2 exams.
AP Physics 2 Courses
The College Board’s AP YouTube channel gives students access to APLive classes and recordings delivered by AP teachers from across the country. Additionally, to help students review course content and skills before their exam, the College Board gives students access to the AP Daily: Live Review sessions for the 2024 AP Physics 2 exam.
What are my other options for preparing for the 2024 AP Physics 2 exam?
If you don’t have an AP Physics 2 review book already, consider getting one sooner than later to help you prepare for the 2024 AP Physics 2 exam. You can find popular review books published by Barron’s, The Princeton Review, and others at Amazon.
The Princeton Review AP Physics 2 Prep, 9th Edition: 2 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review + Strategies & Techniques (2024) (College Test Preparation), for example, which is a comprehensive guide, costs just $16.89 (at the time of writing of this article).
And the AP Physics 2 Premium, 2024: 4 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron’s AP Prep), which is rated 4.4 stars, costs just $14.40 (at the time of writing of this article).
There are also online resources that you can use to help you prepare for the 2024 AP Physics 2 exam.
Khan Academy
In partnership with the College Board, Khan Academy provides an official AP Physics 2 course that comes with free instructional videos, articles, and practice exercises created by current and former AP teachers. In addition, Khan Academy offers free exam skills and strategies.
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RICEx: AP® Physics 2
Rice University offers 3 comprehensive courses on AP Physics 2, which are designed to prepare you for the AP Physics 2 exam.
1. AP Physics 2 – Part 1: Fluids and Thermodynamics
The first course, AP Physics 2 – Part 1: Fluids and Thermodynamics, focuses on fluids and thermodynamics.
This course costs $49.
2. AP Physics 2 – Part 2: Electricity and Magnetism
This second Rice University course, AP Physics 2 – Part 2: Electricity and Magnetism, focuses on electricity and magnetism.
This course costs $49.
3. AP Physics 2 – Part 3: Optics and Modern Physics
This third Rice University course, AP Physics 2 – Part 3: Optics and Modern Physics, focuses on geometric optics, light, and modern physics.
This course costs $49.
DavidsonNext: AP® Physics 2: Challenging Concepts
Taught by well-respected AP instructors from around the country, including a former co-chair of AP Physics 1 Development Committee, the AP Physics 2: Challenging Concepts course covers 9 challenging topics, including: electrostatic fields; gravitational and electric potentials; electromagnetic induction; capacitance; thermodynamics; pressure, force & flow in fluids; mirrors & lenses; diffraction & interference; and atomic transitions.
You can audit this course for free, but there’s a fee of $50 to obtain a Verified Certificate.
If you’re taking more than one AP exam in 2024, check TUN’s AP Exam Review for details on other AP exams.
