AP SSC Physics Answer Key 2026 (Unofficial) - View Answers Here

AP SSC Physics Answer Key 2026:

The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP), conducted the SSC Physical Science (Physics & Chemistry) exam on March 25, 2026. The exam was held from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2 hours), with some sources indicating an extended window till 12:15 PM, including reading time. Thousands of students appeared for the exam across various centres in Andhra Pradesh.

The AP SSC Physics Unofficial Answer Key 2026 is prepared by subject experts immediately after the exam. Students can use this answer key to verify their responses and calculate their estimated score out of 50 marks for the Physical Science paper.

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AP SSC Physics Unofficial Answer Key 2026

Since BSEAP does not release an official answer key immediately after the exam, subject experts and coaching institutes publish unofficial answer keys based on the question paper. These answer keys cover Physics and Chemistry sections under Physical Science and help students estimate their performance.

AP SSC Physics Unofficial Answer Key 2026 Questions and Answers

Question: Why is the series arrangement not used for domestic circuits?

Answer: In a series circuit, if one component fails or is switched off, the entire circuit breaks and all appliances stop working. Also, each appliance does not receive the required voltage.

Question: Define dispersion of light.

Answer: Dispersion is the phenomenon in which white light splits into its constituent seven colours (VIBGYOR) when it passes through a transparent medium like a glass prism.

Question: Name one metal which will not displace hydrogen from dilute acids.

Answer: Copper (Cu).
(Gold, Silver, and Platinum are also correct as they are less reactive than hydrogen.)

Question: Give one example of an exothermic reaction.

Answer: The burning of natural gas (methane) is a common example.
CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O + Heat

Question: Distinguish between convex and concave mirrors based on any one property.

Answer:

Convex Mirror: Always forms a virtual, erect, and diminished image.
Concave Mirror: Can form both real and virtual images and usually forms an enlarged image when the object is near.

Question: Develop a slogan to spread awareness about the harmful effects of consuming alcohol.

Answer: “Shatter the glass, before alcohol shatters your life.”

Question: What are the units of refractive index?

Answer: It has no units because it is a ratio of two similar quantities.

Question: If the refractive index of air is ‘1’, what is the speed of light in air?

Answer: 3 × 10⁸ m/s (same as in vacuum).

Question: An optically rarer medium means having relatively _______ speed of light in the medium.

Answer: Higher (or greater).

Question: Ravi said refractive index and speed of light are inversely proportional and Raju said they are directly proportional. Who is correct?

Answer: Ravi is correct.

How to Calculate Your Score Using AP SSC Physics Answer Key 2026

The AP SSC Physical Science (Physics) paper carries 50 marks. Follow the steps below to estimate your score:

Note: The total Science subject carries 100 marks, divided equally between Physical Science and Biological Science.

How to Download AP SSC Physics Answer Key 2026

Follow these steps to download the answer key:

1. Visit the official BSEAP website or trusted education portals.
2. Search for AP SSC Answer Key 2026.
3. Select Physical Science / Physics.
4. Download the answer key PDF.
5. Compare your answers and calculate your expected marks.