physicsbowl is a national physics competition coordinated by the american association of physics teachers (aapt). the test is taken during the first half of april each year by approximately 10,000 physics students. competitors must attempt 40 physics-related multiple choice questions in a 45 minute long time period. first-year physics students take the division i test, while second-year physics students take the division ii test. the test can be administered physically on paper, but it is now also offered digitally by the online instructional application webassign.