Question 1
Cart A, of mass 1.0 kg, rolls toward cart B, which is at rest on a frictionless track. The graph shows the position of each cart against time; they collide at t = 2.0 s and move together afterward. What is the mass of cart B?
How much does the AP Physics 1 exam cost?
For the May 2027 exams the fee is US$99 at schools in the US, US territories, Canada and DoWEA schools, and US$129 at schools everywhere else.
| US, territories, Canada | US$99 per exam |
|---|---|
| Elsewhere | US$129 per exam |
| Fee reduction | US$37 per exam for eligible students |
| On-time ordering | By November 13, 2026 |
Deadlines and extra fees
- Exams ordered from November 14, 2026, through March 12, 2027, carry a US$40 late order fee on top of the exam fee.
- An exam that is canceled or left unused carries a US$40 fee.
- Your school orders exams and may set its own earlier deadline and its own price; ask your AP coordinator.
Fee reductions
College Board takes US$37 off each exam for students who qualify for a fee reduction, and schools and states may add their own help. Ask your AP coordinator what applies to you.
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Question 2
In a hydraulic lift the small piston has area 0.010 m² and the large piston has area 0.50 m². What force on the small piston holds up a car of weight 1.5 × 10⁴ N on the large piston? The pistons are at the same height and their weights are negligible.
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Questions people ask
How much is the AP Physics 1 exam in 2027?
US$99 at schools in the US, US territories, Canada and DoWEA schools, and US$129 elsewhere, for exams ordered on time.
Is there a fee waiver for AP exams?
College Board gives a US$37 fee reduction per exam to eligible students, and schools and states may reduce the cost further.
What is the deadline to sign up for the AP Physics 1 exam?
Schools order exams by November 13, 2026 without a late fee. Your school may set an earlier date.