AP Physics 1: Past papers and FRQs Compiled by Topic
- Mar 22
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💡 How to Use This AP Physics 1: Past papers and FRQs Compiled by Topic
Each question listed below links directly to the official College Board PDF of that year’s free-response question. These aren’t random problems — they are the real deal, straight from previous AP exams.
Here's how to get the most out of it:
Pick your topic: Struggling with energy conservation? Still fuzzy on SHM? Click into that topic.
Attempt the question yourself: No peeking. Treat it like a real test.
Download the sample response: Each question is paired with the official College Board sample student answers and commentary. Read them. Compare them to your work.
Use the Scoring Guidelines: Critically assess your own solution. Did you make the same assumptions? Did you lose easy points?
Repeat. You’ll start to see patterns — in the physics and in the AP's expectations.
AP Physics 1: Free Response Questions Sorted by Topic (2015–2024)
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