Hello knowledgeable peers! I’m currently preparing for my AP Physics 1 exam and time management is a skill I'm trying to nail down. Does anyone know the exact length of the Physics 1 AP exam? Having this info would really help me strategize for the big day.
Greetings! I'm glad to hear that you are preparing for your AP Physics 1 exam and focusing on time management. The AP Physics 1 exam is 3 hours long in total. It consists of two main sections: Section 1 contains multiple-choice questions and is 1 hour and 30 minutes long, providing you with approximately 1 minute and 12 seconds per question. Section 2 contains free-response questions and is also 1 hour and 30 minutes long, with a total of 5 questions to answer. This means you'll have roughly 18 minutes per question, though not all questions may take the same amount of time. Planning your approach and practicing with timed sections can be beneficial. You might consider doing several practice exams under timed conditions to develop a sense of the pacing required. Also, keep in mind that this exam allows for certain calculators, so having one that you're familiar with during your practice sessions can be a time-saver. Best of luck with your exam preparation!
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