Short Answer for AP Physics Explained

The video tutorial discusses the structure and content of short answer questions in AP Physics exams. It analyzes free response questions from 2015 to 2019, highlighting the importance of free body diagrams and the need for clear justification in multiple choice questions. The tutorial emphasizes understanding physics concepts over pattern recognition and encourages students to focus on variable manipulation and graphing without relying on numerical data.

What percentage of the free response questions in the AP Physics exam are short answer questions?

• 80%

• 60%

• 40%

• 20%

How many of the publicly released short answer questions from 2015 to 2019 are about topics removed from the curriculum?

• 3

• 2

• 7

• 5

What is the total number of points available for free body diagrams in the analyzed short answer questions?

• 6 points

• 8 points

• 10 points

• 12 points

In a free body diagram, what should you avoid doing?

• Drawing arrows of different lengths

• Labeling forces

• Using different colors

• Breaking forces into components

What is the most important aspect of answering multiple choice questions in the short answer section?

• Using a calculator

• Choosing the correct option

• Justifying your answer

• Answering quickly

What should you do if a new type of question appears on the AP exam?

• Guess randomly

• Stay calm and apply your understanding of physics

• Try to recognize patterns from past exams

• Panic and skip it

What is the focus of the graph-based questions in the short answer section?

• Using numerical data

• Providing detailed explanations

• Memorizing past graphs

• Drawing accurate graphs

What is notably absent in the short answer free response questions?

• Graphs

• Equations

• Variables

• Numerical data

What should you focus on when manipulating equations in the short answer section?

• Numbers

• Variables

• Units

• Constants

What is the key to success in the AP Physics short answer questions according to the video?

• Memorizing past questions

• Understanding physics concepts

• Using a calculator effectively

• Writing lengthy answers