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Home > AP Courses and Exams > AP Exam Questions > Physics: Calculator Use Physics: Calculator Use Technology Restrictions on the Exams Students may use calculators only for the free-response section (Section II) of the exam. Nongraphing scientific calculators, as well as any graphing calculator that is acceptable for an AP Calculus Exam, can be used. Computers, devices with a QWERTY keyboard, and electronic writing pads are not permitted on the exam. Calculator memories do not have to be cleared. Students are allowed to bring to the exam calculators containing whatever programs they want. Students may not share calculators during the exam. Other restrictions, as well as a list of acceptable calculators, can be found on Calculator Policies for Mathematics and Science.   Calculator Policies for Mathematics and Science (2006-2007) (.pdf/93KB)   More... AP Calculus: Use of Graphing Calculators See also... The AP Physics B Exam The AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Exam The AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam

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