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2026 PhysicsBowl Exam Answers and Solutions
The 2026 PhysicsBowl exam, and exam answers and solutions are posted above. Please note that unlike the exam within EdVistas, division 1 and 2 are on the same document, so compare the answers and solutions to the exam posted above.
2026 Exam Results
Dear PhysicsBowl participants, thank you for encouraging and supporting your students' participation in the AAPT PhysicsBowl contest!
We have an unusually large number of students that had high scores on this year's exam, and because of this we are not doing a top 100 scores list. Rather, we are recognizing all of the students that scored 38, 39, and 40 in both divisions on our Global Top Scores List. There are >100 students in each division that achieved those scores, you will find all of them on the Global Top Scores list.
We recognize that the overwhelming majority of students took the exam fairly and honestly. We also acknowledge the honesty, commitment, and oversight of the teachers/proctors of these students. Thank you to both students and teachers for approaching the exam in the manner in which it is intended. It is because of all of you that the PhysicsBowl continues to be the successful competition that it has always been! Thank you also to both students and teachers for understanding that, in spite of your diligent preparation, hard work, and perseverance, the most that we can report with confidence and integrity is the list of scores as we have them. Due to several factors, both out of our control and potentially impacting the outcome, we cannot provide any rankings beyond the scores that you see.
Please note, all student scores of 40 on the posted lists are sorted alphabetically because we have no method of ranking perfect scores. All other scores are posted according to our tie breaker rules, scoring from the end of the test to the front.
Students scores are available for proctors by logging into their EdVistas portal. Under “After the Competition”, they should see links for the two divisions. They can hover over the student’s ID to view details or answer sheet scan. The “Student Details” report will show how many points the student received. From there they can export it in a PDF or spreadsheet.
You will also find certificates on this page just below the exam results. You can type your students' name in the certificate before you print it out.
2026 Top Scoring Schools - Regions 00-14 Updated
2026 Top Scoring Schools/Students - Regions 15-21
2026 Student and Teacher Certificates
For more details and information about the PhysicsBowl, please contact AAPT's Programs department at 301-209-3340 or programs@aapt.org
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