8 General Suggestions for the Free Response Questions of any AP Physics Exam

The video provides strategies for tackling AP Physics free response questions, emphasizing the importance of reading all questions first, writing legibly, organizing solutions, showing all work, and using correct dimensions. It advises against breaking forces into components in initial diagrams and suggests answering all parts of questions, even if guessing. The video also recommends leaving algebra-heavy questions for later and concludes with encouragement and additional resources.

What is the recommended order for answering free response questions on an AP Physics exam?

• From the most difficult to the easiest

• In the order they appear

• From the one you understand the least to the one you understand the most

• From the one you understand the most to the one you understand the least

Why is it important to write legibly on the AP Physics exam?

• Because neat handwriting earns extra points

• So the grader can understand and grade your work

• To make the exam look more professional

• To avoid losing points for incorrect answers

What should you do if you have difficulty distinguishing between similar letters in your handwriting?

• Write in all capital letters

• Use a different color pen

• Skip the question

• Provide a legend to clarify

What is the main reason for showing all your work on the AP Physics exam?

• To confuse the grader

• To earn partial credit for the steps

• To make the exam longer

• To fill up the answer sheet

When should you break forces into components in a free body diagram?

• Only when instructed

• In a second, redrawn diagram

• Never

• In the first diagram

What should you do if you don't know how to solve a part of a problem?

• Guess multiple answers

• Leave it blank

• Make a single educated guess

• Skip to the next question

Why is it suggested to leave algebra-heavy solutions for later?

• To ensure you have enough time for all questions

• To avoid wasting time on complex calculations

• Because they are not graded

• To focus on easier questions first