AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Multiple Choice Sample 2023
This sample paper mirrors the Section I multiple-choice format of AP Physics 1, testing your speed and conceptual reasoning under exam-like pressure—the two things that separate a 4 from a 5. You'll see kinematics, forces, energy, circuits, and waves all mixed up in random order, exactly as they appear on test day, so you get used to switching gears between topics without getting flustered. Each question is designed to catch a real misconception or require a formula you might forget, so working through these carefully now means fewer careless mistakes when it counts. Master these 15 questions and the logic behind each wrong option, and you'll walk into the AP exam with the confidence that comes from having already seen your examiners' favorite tricks.
Questions in this quiz
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- Question 1
A car traveling at a constant velocity of 25 m/s suddenly applies the brakes and decelerates uniformly at 4 m/s². How long does it take for the car to come to a complete stop?
- Question 2
A block of mass 5 kg rests on a horizontal surface. A horizontal force of 20 N is applied to it. If the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.3, what is the acceleration of the block? (Use m/s²)
- Question 3
An object is thrown vertically upward with an initial speed of 20 m/s. At what time does it reach its maximum height? (Use m/s²)
- Question 4
A 2 kg mass moves at 8 m/s. A second 2 kg mass is stationary. They collide and stick together. What is the velocity of the combined mass immediately after collision?
- Question 5
A satellite orbits Earth at a constant speed. Which of the following statements is true?
- Question 6
A 0.5 kg ball is dropped from a height of 20 m. Assuming no air resistance, what is its kinetic energy just before it hits the ground? (Use m/s²)
- Question 7
A disk with moment of inertia 4 kg⋅m² starts from rest and experiences a constant torque of 8 N⋅m. What is its angular acceleration?
- Question 8
A charge of 4 microcoulombs is placed 0.1 m away from a second charge. The electrostatic force between them is 36 N (repulsive). What is the magnitude of the second charge?
- Question 9
In a series circuit with a 12 V battery, a 4 Ω resistor, and a 6 Ω resistor, what is the current flowing through the circuit?
- Question 10
A sound wave travels through air at 340 m/s. If the wavelength is 0.2 m, what is the frequency of the sound?
- Question 11
A mass on a spring undergoes simple harmonic motion with a period of 2 seconds. What is the frequency of oscillation?
- Question 12
A 1000 kg car travels at 10 m/s on a horizontal road. A constant braking force of 2000 N is applied. How far does the car travel before coming to rest?
- Question 13
Two objects of equal mass collide elastically head-on. Object A moves at 6 m/s and Object B is at rest. After collision, Object A comes to rest. What is the velocity of Object B after the collision?
- Question 14
A planet orbits the Sun in a circular path. If the orbital radius is doubled, by what factor does the orbital period change according to Kepler's third law?
- Question 15
A voltage of 24 V is applied across a parallel combination of three resistors: 2 Ω, 4 Ω, and 6 Ω. What is the total current supplied by the battery?