AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

A calculus-based course covering electrostatics, circuits, and magnetism, using Gauss's Law and calculus throughout.

1 hour, 30 minutes durationScored 1–5. Often taken alongside AP Physics C: Mechanics as a combined exam day.

Exam format details

Section I: 35 multiple-choice questions (45 min). Section II: 3 free-response questions (45 min).

Units

1. Unit 1: Electrostatics

2. Unit 2: Conductors, Capacitors, and Dielectrics