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AP Physics C: Mechanics is an advanced high-school course administered by the College Board, equivalent to a calculus-based introductory university mechanics course. It treats kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion and gravitation using derivatives and integrals.
The exam has multiple-choice and free-response sections. It is usually chosen by students taking calculus concurrently or who have completed it, and it is strong preparation for those heading into engineering and physics. A strong AP score can earn credit or exemption from a calculus-based introductory mechanics course at many universities.
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The AP Physics C: Mechanics exam has two sections and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes:
35 questions · 45 minutes · 50% of the exam score
3 questions (FRQ) · 45 minutes · 50% of the exam score
Derivatives and integrals · calculator and equation sheet allowed throughout
Kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotation, oscillations and gravitation
The AP Physics C: Mechanics exam is graded on a 1–5 scale, and a score of 3 or above is generally considered passing. The multiple-choice and free-response sections carry equal weight in the raw score. Many universities grant credit for a 3, while selective engineering and physics programs ask for a 4 or 5. Because the exam is short and dense, applying calculus to physical problems quickly and accurately is decisive for a high score.
AP Physics C: Mechanics suits high-school students taking calculus concurrently or who have completed it and are heading into engineering and physics. AP exams are held every year in May, so preparation usually spans the school year. Applying derivatives and integrals to physical problems takes regular practice, and getting used to the FRQ format early makes a difference in the final months.
Calculus-based kinematics
Newton's laws and applications of force
Work, energy, power and conservation laws
Linear momentum and collisions
Rotational motion and angular momentum
Oscillations and gravitation
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