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title: "AP Physics 1 Qualitative/Quantitative FRQ Practice"
description: "136 Qualitative/Quantitative Translation questions written in the AP format, each scored part by part."
canonical: "https://fiveable.me/ap-physics-1-revised/frqs/qualitative-quantitative-translation"
type: "frq-type-practice"
subject: "AP Physics 1"
---

# AP Physics 1 Qualitative/Quantitative FRQ Practice

## What the Qualitative/Quantitative FRQ asks

The Qualitative/Quantitative Translation (QQT) question is FRQ 4 on the AP Physics 1 exam. You compare two situations and justify your answer in words, derive an expression, then check whether the expression supports your answer.

- **15–20 min**: suggested on the exam
- **8 points**: across parts A to C
- **95 min**: for all four FRQs

| Part | What it asks | Points |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A: Claim and reasoning | A comparison justified with physics reasoning, not just equations | 3 |
| B: Derivation | An expression derived from a physics principle | 3 |
| C: Consistency | Usually whether your expression supports your answer to part A | 2 |

## How Qualitative/Quantitative FRQ practice works

1. **Read the full question.** The scenario, its figures, and all three parts, A through C, laid out the way the exam shows them.
2. **Write on an 18-minute timer.** Inside the 15 to 20 minutes the exam suggests for this question. Pause it or turn it off, and your response saves as you go.
3. **Submit for a score out of 8.** Your response is scored against the scoring guidelines written for that question. Your first score is included.

## All 136 questions

### Unit 1: Kinematics (18)
- [Projectile motion horizontal distance comparison](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=6977e171c85fd165a6d493b5&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Horizontal velocity components across reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a81007c0d49fedeed55a4&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Relative velocity in two-dimensional reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a81817c0d49fedeed55ac&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Average velocity magnitude across reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a820a7c0d49fedeed55b4&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Relative velocity in different reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a829b7c0d49fedeed55bc&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Boat velocity relative to riverbank across scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a83607c0d49fedeed55c5&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Average velocity magnitude across reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a83f27c0d49fedeed55cc&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Relative velocity in inertial reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a84777c0d49fedeed55d5&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Relative velocity components across inertial reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a85067c0d49fedeed55de&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Relative velocity across different reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a85857c0d49fedeed55e4&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Airplane velocity across wind scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a86b97c0d49fedeed55f2&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Projectile motion in different reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a87397c0d49fedeed55fa&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Relative velocity in different reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a87b87c0d49fedeed5602&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Puck displacement across different reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a88657c0d49fedeed5609&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Relative velocity vectors and drone displacement](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8a9c7c0d49fedeed5627&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Acceleration measurements across inertial reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8b1c7c0d49fedeed562d&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Relative velocity vectors in perpendicular directions](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8bb67c0d49fedeed5635&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Relative velocity in different reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8c357c0d49fedeed563c&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)

### Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics (16)
- [Block acceleration under applied forces](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=6977e308c5ddd24d1120ed92&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Static friction on banked curves](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a81227c0d49fedeed55a8&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Friction forces and rotational motion without slipping](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a81eb7c0d49fedeed55b1&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Friction forces on rotating platform crate scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a827a7c0d49fedeed55b9&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Circular motion, friction, and maximum speed](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a82e97c0d49fedeed55c0&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Circular motion, friction, maximum speed constraints](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a83627c0d49fedeed55c6&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Vehicle velocity comparison and friction-limited turning](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a84157c0d49fedeed55cf&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Circular motion, friction, and maximum velocity](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a84d87c0d49fedeed55da&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Circular motion, friction, maximum speed without slipping](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a85507c0d49fedeed55e0&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Acceleration comparison across inertial reference frames](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a860f7c0d49fedeed55e9&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Static friction on rotating platform scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a86267c0d49fedeed55ea&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Circular motion, friction, and maximum speed conditions](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a86dd7c0d49fedeed55f4&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Acceleration of cart-block systems under applied force](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a881d7c0d49fedeed5605&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Friction and acceleration in two-block systems](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a888d7c0d49fedeed560a&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Friction force on car in circular motion scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8a7f7c0d49fedeed5625&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Velocity and forces in circular motion scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8ba17c0d49fedeed5634&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)

### Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power (14)
- [Work-energy principle, friction, applied force scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a810a7c0d49fedeed55a5&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Work-energy principle on inclined ramp systems](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a81837c0d49fedeed55ad&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Work-energy principle, net forces, final velocity](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a82057c0d49fedeed55b3&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Block velocity comparison on inclined surfaces](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a852b7c0d49fedeed55df&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Friction and mechanical energy on inclined ramps](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a865a7c0d49fedeed55ec&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Block acceleration down inclines with friction](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a86d27c0d49fedeed55f3&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Block motion on inclined ramps with friction](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a875c7c0d49fedeed55fb&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Work-energy principle, applied forces, friction](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a87e57c0d49fedeed5604&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Block velocity comparison on inclined ramps](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a88b57c0d49fedeed560e&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Velocity comparison and energy analysis on inclined ramp](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a89f07c0d49fedeed561d&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Work-energy principle, friction, inclined ramps](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8a667c0d49fedeed5623&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Cart velocity on ramps with varying friction distances](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8b217c0d49fedeed562f&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Work-energy principle, friction, inclined motion](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8b967c0d49fedeed5633&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Work and friction effects on crate speed](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8c237c0d49fedeed563a&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)

### Unit 4: Linear Momentum (19)
- [Momentum conservation in inelastic collision scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=6977e2fec5ddd24d1120ed91&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Momentum change in two-cart collision scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a81297c0d49fedeed55a9&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Impulse and momentum in two-cart collision scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a82017c0d49fedeed55b2&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Inelastic collision momentum conservation and final velocity](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a82757c0d49fedeed55b8&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Final velocities in collision scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a82e37c0d49fedeed55bf&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Momentum conservation in two-cart collision scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a83ef7c0d49fedeed55cb&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Cart collision scenarios with wall impulse](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a846e7c0d49fedeed55d3&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Momentum conservation in projectile-cart collisions](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a84e87c0d49fedeed55dc&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Momentum conservation in two-cart collision scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a86007c0d49fedeed55e8&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Cart collision impulse and momentum change](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a86747c0d49fedeed55ee&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Momentum conservation in collision systems](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a86fe7c0d49fedeed55f6&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Inelastic collisions, momentum conservation, final velocities](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a878a7c0d49fedeed55fd&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Collision force comparison across different collision types](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a88d67c0d49fedeed5610&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Momentum conservation in collision systems with external forces](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a89a37c0d49fedeed561a&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Momentum conservation in two-cart collision scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8a347c0d49fedeed5620&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Cart collision impulse and momentum conservation](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8aa57c0d49fedeed5628&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Momentum conservation in two-cart collision scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8b1d7c0d49fedeed562e&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Impulse and momentum in collision scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8b8b7c0d49fedeed5632&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Inelastic collision momentum conservation with variable masses](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8bf77c0d49fedeed5638&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)

### Unit 5: Torque and Rotational Dynamics (14)
- [Rotational torque and angular acceleration comparison](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=6977e32ec5ddd24d1120ed95&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular acceleration of hinged rod under applied force](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a810c7c0d49fedeed55a7&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular acceleration of rotating door with applied force](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a82c57c0d49fedeed55bd&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular acceleration of rotating rod systems](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a83497c0d49fedeed55c3&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular acceleration of pivoted rods with varying mass distribution](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a84287c0d49fedeed55d1&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Rotational dynamics, torque, and angular acceleration](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a84de7c0d49fedeed55db&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular acceleration of rotating bar under applied force](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a855f7c0d49fedeed55e2&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular acceleration of rotating disk under applied force](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a86427c0d49fedeed55eb&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Rotational acceleration with varying pivot locations](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a86e27c0d49fedeed55f5&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular acceleration of rotating disk under applied force](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a894c7c0d49fedeed5615&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular acceleration of rotating doors with applied forces](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8a667c0d49fedeed5622&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular acceleration of doors under different force applications](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8ae97c0d49fedeed562a&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular acceleration from torque on rotating disk](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8c327c0d49fedeed563b&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Rotational dynamics and torque on rods](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8cdc7c0d49fedeed5641&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)

### Unit 6: Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems (18)
- [Angular momentum, torque, rotational dynamics](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=6977e30ac5ddd24d1120ed93&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular velocity of rolling cylinders on inclines](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a810b7c0d49fedeed55a6&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular impulse effects on rotational motion](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a82127c0d49fedeed55b5&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular impulse and rotational motion comparison](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a82897c0d49fedeed55ba&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Disk angular speed under varying torque scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a83127c0d49fedeed55c2&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular velocity from rotational work and kinetic energy](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a83a27c0d49fedeed55c9&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular impulse effects on rotational motion](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a84457c0d49fedeed55d2&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Rotational deceleration and angular impulse-momentum](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a84bb7c0d49fedeed55d9&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular impulse and rotational momentum change](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a85527c0d49fedeed55e1&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular impulse effects on rotational motion](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a85f07c0d49fedeed55e7&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular impulse on rotating wheel scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a869c7c0d49fedeed55f1&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular momentum, torque, and rotational kinematics](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a87177c0d49fedeed55f8&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular impulse and rotational motion comparison](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a878f7c0d49fedeed55fe&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular impulse and rotational inertia effects on angular velocity](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a88aa7c0d49fedeed560d&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular impulse and rotational motion comparison](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a891d7c0d49fedeed5612&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular velocity from torque and angular impulse](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a898f7c0d49fedeed5619&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular impulse and rotational motion comparison](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8a0d7c0d49fedeed561f&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular impulse and rotational motion comparison](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8a7c7c0d49fedeed5624&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)

### Unit 7: Oscillations (20)
- [Oscillation period in mass-spring systems](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=6977e2fbc5ddd24d1120ed90&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Simple harmonic motion period comparison scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a80f27c0d49fedeed55a3&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Angular frequency in oscillating systems with varying amplitudes](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a81697c0d49fedeed55ab&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Simple harmonic motion period comparison](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a82187c0d49fedeed55b6&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Simple harmonic motion period comparison](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a828c7c0d49fedeed55bb&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Oscillatory motion and restoring forces on blocks](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a83067c0d49fedeed55c1&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Simple harmonic motion period relationships](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a83787c0d49fedeed55c8&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Block acceleration in spring-mass systems](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a840d7c0d49fedeed55ce&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Spring-block system equilibrium velocities](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a84b67c0d49fedeed55d8&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Block-spring system mechanical energy comparison](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a85d67c0d49fedeed55e6&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Period of oscillation in spring-mass systems](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a86887c0d49fedeed55f0&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Simple harmonic motion period comparison and derivation](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a87267c0d49fedeed55f9&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Maximum velocity in spring-mass oscillations](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a87a97c0d49fedeed5601&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Oscillatory motion and restoring forces in systems](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a882b7c0d49fedeed5606&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Maximum speed in oscillating systems with energy transfer](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a889f7c0d49fedeed560c&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Simple harmonic motion period on inclined plane](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a89607c0d49fedeed5616&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Simple harmonic motion period comparison and derivation](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a89cc7c0d49fedeed561b&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Oscillation periods in spring-mass systems](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8a847c0d49fedeed5626&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Simple harmonic motion period comparison](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8af97c0d49fedeed562c&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Oscillator period comparison: spring versus pendulum](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8bd47c0d49fedeed5637&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)

### Unit 8: Fluids (17)
- [Fluid pressure variation in pipe systems](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=6977e2d7c5ddd24d1120ed8f&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid flow velocity and gravitational potential energy](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a813c7c0d49fedeed55aa&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid pressure variation in narrow pipe sections](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a81d87c0d49fedeed55b0&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid pressure variation in narrow pipe sections](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a82d77c0d49fedeed55be&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Pressure differences in fluid flow scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a836a7c0d49fedeed55c7&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid pressure and velocity in pipe flow scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a83f37c0d49fedeed55cd&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid pressure variation with flow rate changes](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a84757c0d49fedeed55d4&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid pressure and velocity in constricted pipe flow](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a84f37c0d49fedeed55dd&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid pressure changes across varying cross-sectional areas](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a866d7c0d49fedeed55ed&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid pressure and speed relationships in flow systems](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a870a7c0d49fedeed55f7&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid pressure and flow rate in pipe systems](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a88bd7c0d49fedeed560f&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid pressure changes across varying pipe cross-sections](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a89757c0d49fedeed5618&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid velocity from container height differences](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a89f67c0d49fedeed561e&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid pressure changes in pipe constriction scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8b757c0d49fedeed5631&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid velocity and pressure in varying cross-sections](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8bfe7c0d49fedeed5639&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid pressure and flow rate in pipe systems](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8c977c0d49fedeed563e&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [Fluid pressure and speed in pipe flow scenarios](/ap-physics-1-revised/frq-practice?id=698a8d2d7c0d49fedeed5643&type=frq-4-qualitative-quantitative-translation)

## Sample question

**Projectile motion horizontal distance comparison**

In Scenario 1, a student standing on the ground throws a ball horizontally with an initial speed of v₀ = 8.0 m/s from a height of h = 2.0 m above the ground, as shown in Figure 1. The ball lands on the ground a horizontal distance d₁ from the point directly below where it was released. Air resistance is negligible.

Figure 1:
  Type: scenario_diagram
  Caption: Figure 1. Ball thrown horizontally
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  Placement: before-part
  Part Letter: A

Figure 2:
  Type: scenario_diagram
  Caption: Figure 2. Cart and ball motion
  URL: https://kcbwzropdukwhmmvdylp.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/frq_stimulus/ap-physics-1-revised/e49492fd-0abe-48e4-9f17-1eacd8d5e136_fig2.jpg
  Placement: before-part
  Part Letter: A

Part A (3 points):
  Prompt: **Indicate** whether d₁ is greater than, less than, or equal to d₂ by writing one of the following in your answer booklet.
• d₁ > d₂
• d₁ < d₂
• d₁ = d₂

Justify your answer in terms of ALL components of the ball's motion as observed from the ground reference frame in each scenario (see Figure 1 and Figure 2). **Use** qualitative reasoning beyond referencing equations.
  Verb: indicate and justify

Part B (3 points):
  Prompt: Starting with kinematic principles, derive an expression for the horizontal distance d the ball travels before landing on the ground. Express your answer in terms of vₓ, h, and physical constants, as appropriate. Begin your derivation by writing a fundamental physics principle or an equation from the reference information.
  Context: Consider the general case where a ball is thrown horizontally with an initial horizontal velocity component vₓ from a height h above the ground.
  Verb: derive

Part C (2 points):
  Prompt: **Indicate** whether the expression for the distance d you derived in part B is or is not consistent with the claim made in part A. Briefly justify your answer by referencing your derivation in part B and the relationship between the horizontal velocity components in the two scenarios as observed from the ground reference frame.
  Verb: indicate and briefly justify

Image URLs (2):
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  - https://kcbwzropdukwhmmvdylp.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/frq_stimulus/ap-physics-1-revised/e49492fd-0abe-48e4-9f17-1eacd8d5e136_fig2.jpg

## Questions

**How many responses can I get scored?**

You can read every question without a plan. Your first scored response is included. A plan unlocks unlimited scoring.

**Can I use equations in part A?**

Part A asks you to justify your claim with physics reasoning, not just an equation. Explain which physical quantities matter and how they change. Part B is where you derive.

**How is the QQT different from the Mathematical Routines question?**

The QQT starts with reasoning in words, then checks it against a derivation, and is worth 8 points. The Mathematical Routines question adds a graph and is worth 10.

**How do I type equations and symbols?**

Use the subscript, superscript, and special-character buttons in the editor toolbar. Or write your derivation on paper, switch to handwrite, and add a photo.

**Are these real College Board questions?**

No. We wrote them in the AP format, with the same three parts, and wrote scoring guidelines for each one.

## Related

- [Qualitative/Quantitative FRQ exam guide](/ap-physics-1-revised/ap-physics-1-exam/ap-physics-1-ap-phys-1-frq-qualitative-quantitative-translation/study-guide/ap-physics-1-ap-phys-1-frq-qualitative-quantitative-translation)
- [AP Physics 1 Mathematical Routines FRQ practice](/ap-physics-1-revised/frqs/mathematical-routines)
- [AP Physics 1 Representations FRQ practice](/ap-physics-1-revised/frqs/translation-between-representations)
- [AP Physics 1 Experimental Design FRQ practice](/ap-physics-1-revised/frqs/experimental-design)
- [AP Physics 1 FRQs](/ap-physics-1-revised/frqs)
- Any question by id: the `get_frq` tool on the [Fiveable MCP server](/mcp/docs)

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