AP Calculus BC – Part B – Exam Year 1997

Part B of the 1997 AP Calculus BC Exam features advanced multiple-choice problems designed for the calculator-permitted section. This part of the test emphasizes computation-heavy and application-based calculus topics that require both conceptual insight and strategic calculator use.

Topics you’ll find in Part B:

  1. Volume and area using definite integrals
  2. Series convergence and approximation with technology
  3. Vector motion and parametric curves
  4. Polar area calculations
  5. Tabular data interpretation and function modeling

Ideal for timed practice, this section helps students build fluency in solving real-world-style problems and reinforces calculator proficiency under AP conditions.


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