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AP Physics 1 Practice Questions
Original practice questions for the AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based (College Board), mixed across 1 topics with instant answers and explanations. Practise by topic below or take the timed mock test.
AP Physics 1 mixed practice
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Q1.Acceleration due to gravity on Earth’s surface is about:
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Answer: D — 9.8 m/s²
g ≈ 9.8 m/s².
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Q2.A current of 0.5 A flows through a 2 Ω resistor. What is the potential difference across it?
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Answer: B — 1 V
Ohm’s law: V = IR = 0.5 × 2 = 1 V.
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Q3.Sound cannot travel through:
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Answer: D — Vacuum
Sound needs a medium; it cannot travel through a vacuum.
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Q4.A body starts at 1 m/s and accelerates uniformly at 6 m/s² for 3 s. Find its final velocity.
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Answer: D — 19 m/s
v = u + at = 1 + 6×3 = 19 m/s.
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Q5.A transformer works on the principle of:
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Answer: D — Mutual induction
A changing current in one coil induces a voltage in the other.
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Q6.What force is needed to accelerate a 47 kg mass at 2 m/s²?
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Answer: B — 94 N
F = ma = 47 × 2 = 94 N.
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Q7.The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another is:
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Answer: C — Refraction
Refraction is caused by a change in light’s speed.
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Q8.Find the power dissipated when 2.5 A flows through a 12 Ω resistor.
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Answer: C — 75 W
P = I²R = 2.5² × 12 = 75 W.
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Q9.Work done is zero when the force is:
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Answer: A — Perpendicular to displacement
W = Fd cos θ; at 90° cos θ = 0.
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Q10.What force is needed to accelerate a 23 kg mass at 7 m/s²?
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Answer: D — 161 N
F = ma = 23 × 7 = 161 N.
About AP Physics 1
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based — conducted by College Board. Algebra-based college-level physics: kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum and circuits.
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AP Physics 1 practice topics
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