Question 1
A 2.0 kg object starts from rest at x = 0. The graph shows the net force F exerted on it as a function of position x. What is the object's speed at x = 5 m?
AP Physics 1 pass rate and score distribution
In May 2025, 67.3% of AP Physics 1 students scored 3 or higher. The mean score was 3.12 out of 5.
| Students in May 2025 | 174,401 |
|---|---|
| Scored 3 or higher | 67.3% |
| Scored 5 | 19.8% |
| Mean score | 3.12 |
The May 2025 distribution
- A 5: 19.8% (34,447 students)
- A 4: 24.7% (43,069 students)
- A 3: 22.9% (39,925 students)
- A 2: 13.4% (23,411 students)
- A 1: 19.2% (33,549 students)
What counts as passing
College Board does not call any score a pass. Many US colleges grant credit or advanced placement for scores of 3 and above, and each college decides which scores it accepts. Check the colleges on your list.
How a score is made
Section I and Section II are each half of the exam score, and College Board reports the result on the 1 to 5 scale. Our practice exams report questions right and points earned, never an AP score.
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Question 2
The graph shows the position x of a block oscillating on a spring, measured from equilibrium, during the first half of a cycle. Points P, Q and R are marked on the graph. At which point is the block moving fastest, and why?
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What is the AP Physics 1 pass rate?
67.3% of students scored 3 or higher in May 2025, the score many US colleges accept for credit.
What is the average AP Physics 1 score?
3.12 in May 2025.
How many students take AP Physics 1?
174,401 students took the AP Physics 1 exam in May 2025.