AP Physics C: Mechanics · Free-response questions 2026

4 questions, each with its course unit and the official scoring guidelines.

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Question 3

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Question 3 — The following information applies to parts A and B. 3. A horizontal spring of known spring constant k is attached to a wall. A block of known mass m is placed on a horizontal surface next to but not attached to the…

Source: College Board — AP Physics C: Mechanics, Free-response questions, 2026

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