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Exam Format -- Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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The AP Physics C: Electricity and Magentism Exam covers approximately the first half of a one-year course in introductory physics with calculus, intended for students planning to major in engineering or a physical science. The exam is 90 minutes long and consists of two sections. In Section I, students are given 45 minutes to answer 35 multiple-choice questions; in Section II, they must answer three free-response questions in 45 minutes.
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% of Grade |
Number of Questions |
Minutes Allotted |
Calculator Use |
| Section I |
50 |
35 |
45 |
no calculator |
| Section II |
50 |
3 |
45 |
calculator permitted |
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Table of Information and Equation Tables
Students taking the exam are provided with the Table of Information for the multiple-choice section and the free-response section. The Equation Tables are provided only with the free-response section. Students may NOT bring their own copies to the examination room.
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