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4 Inhaltsfelder

Kernlehrplan Physik GOSt: Mechanik, Felder, Quantenobjekte, Strahlung/Materie

MSB NRW, Kernlehrplan Physik für die gymnasiale Oberstufe

16 Apr – 8 May 2026

NRW Zentralabitur written main exam window for 2026

MSB NRW, Zentralabitur GOSt Rahmentermine 2026

300 / 900 points

Minimum Gesamtqualifikation to pass under § 29 APO-GOSt

APO-GOSt § 29

Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for NRW Zentralabitur Physik. Official exam: German calculation/data-based constructed-response covering mechanics, fields, quantum objects, and nuclear physics (Kernlehrplan Physik GOSt). Not an official format simulation; no fee for regular school candidates.

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1A car accelerates uniformly from rest to 20 m/s in 5 s. What is its acceleration?
A.4 m/s^2
B.2 m/s^2
C.100 m/s^2
D.20 m/s^2
Explanation: a = (v - v0) / t = (20 - 0) / 5 = 4 m/s^2.
2An object in free fall (ignoring air resistance) near Earth's surface has an acceleration of approximately what value?
A.9.81 m/s^2
B.0 m/s^2
C.3.71 m/s^2
D.1 m/s^2
Explanation: Near Earth's surface, gravitational acceleration g is approximately 9.81 m/s^2, a standard constant used throughout NRW Physik Mechanik problems.
3What does Newton's second law of motion state?
A.F = m x a (net force equals mass times acceleration)
B.F = m / a
C.An object at rest always stays in motion
D.Force is independent of mass
Explanation: Newton's second law states that net force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma), describing how force causes acceleration proportional to mass.
4A net force of 20 N acts on a 4 kg object. What is its acceleration?
A.5 m/s^2
B.80 m/s^2
C.0.2 m/s^2
D.24 m/s^2
Explanation: a = F / m = 20 N / 4 kg = 5 m/s^2.
5What is the kinetic energy of a 2 kg object moving at 3 m/s?
A.9 J
B.6 J
C.18 J
D.3 J
Explanation: Kinetic energy Ekin = 0.5 x m x v^2 = 0.5 x 2 x 3^2 = 0.5 x 2 x 9 = 9 J.
6What does the law of conservation of momentum state for an isolated system (no external forces)?
A.Total momentum before an interaction equals total momentum after it
B.Momentum is always destroyed in every collision
C.Only kinetic energy is ever conserved, never momentum
D.Momentum can be created without any external force
Explanation: In an isolated system with no external net force, the total momentum before a collision or interaction equals the total momentum afterward.
7A 1000 kg car moving at 10 m/s has what momentum?
A.10,000 kg·m/s
B.100 kg·m/s
C.1,000 kg·m/s
D.10 kg·m/s
Explanation: Momentum p = m x v = 1000 kg x 10 m/s = 10,000 kg·m/s.
8What does Newton's law of universal gravitation describe?
A.The attractive force between two masses is proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them
B.Gravity only acts on objects with electric charge
C.Gravitational force is constant regardless of distance
D.Gravity repels all masses from each other
Explanation: Newton's law of universal gravitation states F = G(m1 m2)/r^2, meaning gravitational attraction increases with mass and decreases with the square of the separation distance.
9What is the period of a simple pendulum primarily dependent on (for small oscillations)?
A.Its length and the local gravitational acceleration g
B.Only the mass of the pendulum bob
C.Only the amplitude of the swing, regardless of length
D.The color of the pendulum bob
Explanation: For small oscillations, a simple pendulum's period T = 2π√(L/g) depends on its length L and gravitational acceleration g, not on the bob's mass.
10What is the relationship between frequency f and period T of an oscillation?
A.f = 1/T
B.f = T
C.f = T^2
D.f = 0, always
Explanation: Frequency is the reciprocal of the period: f = 1/T, where T is the time for one complete oscillation.

About the North Rhine-Westphalia Zentralabitur Physics Exam

North Rhine-Westphalia Zentralabitur Physik is the statewide centrally-set written physics examination administered by the Ministerium für Schule und Bildung NRW, based on the Kernlehrplan Physik für die gymnasiale Oberstufe. The exam covers mechanics, electromagnetic fields, quantum objects, and nuclear/relativistic physics through calculation and data-based constructed-response tasks — not MCQ. This free English MCQ bank trains content and exam-literacy knowledge before students practise the official German constructed-response format.

Exam sponsor: Ministerium für Schule und Bildung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (MSB NRW). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official written NRW Zentralabitur Physik presents constructed-response tasks requiring calculations and analysis of experimental/graphical data across Bewegung und Wechselwirkung, elektrisches und magnetisches Feld, Quantenobjekte, and Strahlung und Materie. This 100-question bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only.

Time Limit

Duration is set per Anforderungsniveau in the annual Vorgaben Abitur Physik. Written main window: 16 April – 8 May 2026; the specific Physik date is fixed in the annual Fachprüfungstermine (Anlage A). Makeup period: 5–28 May 2026.

Passing Score

Subject performance is reported on the 0-15 Punkte scale. The Gesamtqualifikation under § 29 APO-GOSt requires at least 300 of 900 points: Block I at least 200 of 600, Block II at least 100 of 300.

Exam / Certification Fees

No exam fee for regular school candidates; the Zentralabitur is a state school examination.

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Study emphasis ~26%

Bewegung und Wechselwirkung

Kinematics, dynamics, energy/momentum conservation, gravitation, oscillations/waves.

Study emphasis ~24%

Elektrisches und magnetisches Feld

Electric/magnetic fields, charged-particle motion, induction.

Study emphasis ~24%

Quantenobjekte

Photoelectric effect, wave-particle duality, uncertainty principle.

Study emphasis ~26%

Strahlung und Materie

Radioactivity, half-life, binding energy, special relativity.

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What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Subject performance is reported on the 0-15 Punkte scale. The Gesamtqualifikation under § 29 APO-GOSt requires at least 300 of 900 points: Block I at least 200 of 600, Block II at least 100 of 300.
  • Assessment: Official written NRW Zentralabitur Physik presents constructed-response tasks requiring calculations and analysis of experimental/graphical data across Bewegung und Wechselwirkung, elektrisches und magnetisches Feld, Quantenobjekte, and Strahlung und Materie. This 100-question bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only.
  • Time limit: Duration is set per Anforderungsniveau in the annual Vorgaben Abitur Physik. Written main window: 16 April – 8 May 2026; the specific Physik date is fixed in the annual Fachprüfungstermine (Anlage A). Makeup period: 5–28 May 2026.
  • Exam / certification fees: No exam fee for regular school candidates; the Zentralabitur is a state school examination. Official sources

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North Rhine-Westphalia Zentralabitur Physics: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice kinematics and dynamics equations until unit conversions (m/s, m/s², N, J) are automatic.
2Memorize the photoelectric effect equation (E = hf - W) and be able to interpret stopping-voltage graphs.
3Build a reference sheet of radioactive decay types (alpha, beta, gamma) and half-life calculations.
4Understand electromagnetic induction (Faraday's law) conceptually and quantitatively.
5After MCQ concept review, practice full calculation problems under timed conditions, since the real exam is calculation-heavy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official NRW Physik Zentralabitur a multiple-choice exam?

No. The official written paper is a German-language constructed-response examination with calculations and data analysis (Kernlehrplan Physik). This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

What are the Kernlehrplan Inhaltsfelder for NRW Physik?

Bewegung und Wechselwirkung (Mechanik), elektrisches und magnetisches Feld, Quantenobjekte, and Strahlung und Materie (Kernphysik/Relativität).

Is there an exam fee?

No. The Zentralabitur is a state school examination; regular school candidates pay no fee.