Old AP Physics tests / questions

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for old AP Physics C exam questions and solutions, specifically from the 1970s and 1980s to the present. Participants are looking for resources to aid in studying for an upcoming midterm exam in mechanics, as well as for the AP exam in general.

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  • Homework-related
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests old AP Physics C questions and solutions for both mechanics and E&M, suggesting it could be beneficial for study purposes.
  • Another participant notes that while free response questions are available online, finding past released multiple choice questions and solutions is challenging and asks for assistance in obtaining them.
  • A third participant expresses a desire to access old exam materials and seeks help from others who may have resources to share.
  • One participant recommends using review books from publishers like The College Board, Kaplan, Barron's, or The Princeton Review, which typically include practice exams, and provides a link to the College Board's website for free response questions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the usefulness of old exam materials for studying, but there is no consensus on the availability of specific resources, particularly for multiple choice questions.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the potential unavailability of certain materials and the reliance on external resources such as review books and the College Board's website for practice questions.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing for the AP Physics C exam or midterm exams in mechanics who are seeking additional practice materials.

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Does anybody have the old AP Physics C questions and solutions from the 1970's or 1980's to present?
My teacher is giving us an midterm exam (mechanics) and said it would be helpful to study the past old tests. Also, if E&M is available, I wouldn't mind having that either, it wouldn't hurt to study more also for later. This could be a useful resource for everyone. Thanks to anyone who tries to help.
 
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AP Physics C Mechanics Multiple Choice

All of the past AP Physics C Mechanics free response questions are online through either AP Central, or a torrent. However, It's hard to find any past released multiple choice questions and solutions. Does anyone have them from any of the years? Could you make a torrent or a website where they could be downloaded? Or could you send them to my email at [email address removed by moderator] ? I'm preparing for the AP exam and am trying to get all the practice I can get. Thanks in advance.
 
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I am trying to get my hands on old exam materials too. Is there anything out there? Or any teacher who is willing to share some materials? Please message me.
 


Your best bet is to get one of the review books from a company like The College Board, Kaplan, Barron's, or The Princeton Review. They usually include some practice exams. If you do a search at Amazon for "AP Physics", you'll find many of these books.

You can also actual Free Response questions from previous tests at The College Board's website:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/prep_free.html

EDIT: Moderator's note: Two similar threads have been moved, and moved to Academic Guidance.
 
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