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APGrades 11-12

AP Physics

AP Physics 1 or C content — mechanics, waves and circuits with the experimental-design reasoning the exam rewards.

60-min sessions, weekly

"AP Physics" no longer refers to a single exam — College Board splits it into AP Physics 1 (algebra-based) and AP Physics C (calculus-based, two separate exams). This page helps you figure out which one you actually need, then routes you to the right subject page.

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What you’ll learn

  • Mechanics, waves and circuits by course level
  • Algebra-based (1) or calculus-based (C) problem solving
  • Designing and justifying experiments for free-response questions
$35/hr

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AP Physics FAQ

No — College Board retired the single, undifferentiated AP Physics exam in 2014. Today it's split into AP Physics 1 (algebra-based) and AP Physics C (calculus-based, offered as two separate exams: Mechanics, and Electricity & Magnetism).

Check your course syllabus or ask your teacher which exam your class prepares for — most schools name it explicitly as AP Physics 1 or AP Physics C.

Send a request through our general request flow and mention what you know about your course — our team can help confirm which exam applies before matching you with a tutor.