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1Two point masses m1 = 2.0 × 10^4 kg and m2 = 5.0 × 10^4 kg are separated by a distance r = 50 m in empty space. What is the magnitude of the gravitational attraction force between them? (G = 6.674 × 10^-11 N·m²/kg²)
2Calculate the gravitational field strength (g) on the surface of a spherical planet with mass M = 4.0 × 10^24 kg and radius R = 5.0 × 10^6 m. (G = 6.674 × 10^-11 N·m²/kg²)
3Determine the gravitational potential energy of a mass m = 250 kg positioned at a distance r = 1.0 × 10^7 m from the center of Earth (M_E = 5.97 × 10^24 kg). (G = 6.674 × 10^-11 N·m²/kg²)
4Planet A orbits a star at distance rA = 1.0 AU with an orbital period TA = 1.0 year. Planet B orbits the same star at rB = 9.0 AU. According to Kepler's third law, what is Planet B's orbital period TB?
5Calculate the speed of a satellite moving in a circular orbit at radius r = 1.60 × 10^7 m around Earth (M_E = 5.97 × 10^24 kg). (G = 6.674 × 10^-11 N·m²/kg²)
6What is the escape velocity from the surface of the Moon (M_M = 7.35 × 10^22 kg, R_M = 1.74 × 10^6 m)? (G = 6.674 × 10^-11 N·m²/kg²)
7If the acceleration due to gravity on Earth's surface is g0 = 9.81 m/s², what is the gravitational field strength at an altitude h = 2 R_E above the surface?
8Calculate the gravitational potential V created by Earth (M_E = 5.97 × 10^24 kg) at a distance r = 2.00 × 10^7 m from its center. (G = 6.674 × 10^-11 N·m²/kg²)
9What is the orbital period T of a satellite in a circular orbit of radius r = 1.00 × 10^7 m around Earth (M_E = 5.97 × 10^24 kg)? (G = 6.674 × 10^-11 N·m²/kg²)
10Calculate the total mechanical energy E of a satellite of mass m = 800 kg in a circular orbit of radius r = 1.28 × 10^7 m around Earth (M_E = 5.97 × 10^24 kg). (G = 6.674 × 10^-11 N·m²/kg²)
About the Catalonia PAU Physics / Física 2º Bachillerato (CIC Generalitat) Exam
The Catalonia PAU Physics (Física) examination tests 2º Bachillerato physics mastery across five core curriculum areas: Gravitational Field (Newton's universal law of gravitation, gravitational intensity g, gravitational potential energy, satellite orbits, escape velocity, Kepler's laws), Electromagnetic Field & Induction (Coulomb's law, electric potential, Lorentz force, charged particle trajectory in B-field, Biot-Savart law, Faraday-Lenz law of electromagnetic induction, AC generation), Wave Motion & Acoustics (harmonic waves, wave equation, sound intensity level in decibels, interference, standing waves, Doppler effect), Optics (Snell's law, total internal reflection, thin lenses, lensmaker formula, magnification, physical optics, dispersion), and Modern Physics (Special relativity, Lorentz factor, time dilation, length contraction, photoelectric effect, work function, de Broglie wavelength, mass defect, binding energy per nucleon, radioactive decay laws). Note: The official exam is written/problem-solving in Catalan/Spanish; local practice questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation.
Exam sponsor: Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya (CIC) / Generalitat de Catalunya. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Written 90-minute paper covering 5 core physics blocks: Gravitational Field & Satellite Dynamics, Electromagnetic Field & Induction, Wave Motion & Acoustics, Optics & Optical Instruments, and Modern Physics (Relativity, Quantum, and Nuclear Physics).
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
0-10 scale (min 4.0 in Access Phase required to average with Bachillerato GPA).
Exam / Certification Fees
EUR 41.30 examination right + EUR 68.70 access phase + EUR 13.80 per admission-phase exercise (Generalitat de Catalunya, PAU 2026); 50% reduction and full exemption available for eligible groups
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Curriculum Core Concepts
Key theoretical and practical principles tested on the 2nd Bachillerato Physics syllabus.
Applied Analysis & Problem Solving
Analytical interpretation, reasoning, and application of knowledge in Physics.
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What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 0-10 scale (min 4.0 in Access Phase required to average with Bachillerato GPA).
- Assessment: Written 90-minute paper covering 5 core physics blocks: Gravitational Field & Satellite Dynamics, Electromagnetic Field & Induction, Wave Motion & Acoustics, Optics & Optical Instruments, and Modern Physics (Relativity, Quantum, and Nuclear Physics).
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 41.30 examination right + EUR 68.70 access phase + EUR 13.80 per admission-phase exercise (Generalitat de Catalunya, PAU 2026); 50% reduction and full exemption available for eligible groups Official sources
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What is the format of the official Catalonia PAU Physics exam?
The official Catalonia PAU Physics exam is a 90-minute written examination administered in Catalan and Spanish. The 100 practice questions on this platform provide an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation designed to help students master core 2nd Bachillerato curriculum concepts.
What is the passing score for Catalonia PAU Physics?
The exam is graded on a 0–10 scale. In the Access Phase (Fase de Acceso), a minimum score of 4.0 is required to average with the Bachillerato GPA (which counts for 60% of the final university access score, while PAU counts for 40%, requiring a total average of >= 5.0).
What is the fee for taking the PAU exam in Catalonia?
The Generalitat de Catalunya, through the Consell Interuniversitari de Catalunya (CIC), sets the 2026 PAU ordinary fees at EUR 41.30 examination right, EUR 68.70 access phase, and EUR 13.80 per admission-phase exercise. A 50% reduction and a full exemption are available for eligible groups such as large families (família nombrosa general), scholarship holders, and students with a recognised disability of 33% or more.