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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: HAVO Natuurkunde Exam

3 hours

Centraal Examen duration (13:30–16:30) for HAVO Natuurkunde 2026

Examenblad.nl natuurkunde havo 2026 rooster

26 May 2026

1e tijdvak CE date (2e tijdvak 16 June 2026)

Examenblad.nl

B1–H CE

CE subdomains: B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, E1, G1, H (+ Domain A skills)

Syllabus natuurkunde havo 2026, CvTE / Examenblad

5.5

Typical voldoende threshold on the 1–10 scale; average CE ≥ 5.5 required for diploma rules

Examenblad exameneisen; Rijksoverheid eindexameneisen

Binas/ScienceData

Allowed information book alongside the basic hulpmiddelen packet

Examenblad vakspecifieke informatie natuurkunde havo 2026

No school fee

No separate CE fee for regular school candidates (publicly funded)

Dutch publicly funded VO; contrast Staatsexamen DUO fees for external candidates only

Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for Netherlands HAVO Natuurkunde 2026, mapped to CE syllabus domains B1–H (mechanics, energy, electricity, waves, imaging, materials, astronomy, technology). Official CE: Dutch written open questions, 3 hours (26 May / 16 June 2026 13:30–16:30), CvTE/Examenblad; SE via school PTA. Grades 1–10; 5.5 typical voldoende; no separate fee for school candidates. Not an official-format simulation.

Sample HAVO Natuurkunde Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your HAVO Natuurkunde exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1A cyclist travels 120 m due east in 15 s at constant velocity. The average speed is
A.6.0 m/s
B.8.0 m/s
C.15 m/s
D.1800 m/s
Explanation: Average speed = distance/time = 120/15 = 8.0 m/s.
2Which quantity is a vector?
A.Mass
B.Temperature
C.Displacement
D.Time
Explanation: Displacement has magnitude and direction, so it is a vector. Mass, temperature and time are scalars.
3A car accelerates uniformly from rest to 20 m/s in 5.0 s. Its acceleration is
A.2.0 m/s²
B.4.0 m/s²
C.5.0 m/s²
D.100 m/s²
Explanation: a = Δv/Δt = (20 − 0)/5.0 = 4.0 m/s².
4Newton’s second law states that the net force on an object equals
A.mass × velocity
B.mass × acceleration
C.weight × acceleration
D.mass / acceleration
Explanation: F_net = ma. Net force is proportional to mass and acceleration.
5The weight of a 2.0 kg mass near Earth’s surface (g = 9.81 m/s²) is closest to
A.2.0 N
B.9.8 N
C.20 N
D.98 N
Explanation: W = mg = 2.0 × 9.81 ≈ 19.6 N ≈ 20 N.
6Work done by a constant force of 50 N moving an object 3.0 m in the direction of the force is
A.16.7 J
B.47 J
C.150 J
D.450 J
Explanation: W = F·s = 50 × 3.0 = 150 J when force and displacement are parallel.
7A motor does 2400 J of work in 40 s. Its average power output is
A.60 W
B.600 W
C.2440 W
D.96 000 W
Explanation: P = W/t = 2400/40 = 60 W.
8On a velocity–time graph, the area under the graph represents
A.acceleration
B.displacement (or distance for magnitude with care)
C.force
D.power
Explanation: The area under a v–t graph equals the change in displacement (∫v dt).
9A 5.0 kg box is pulled with a horizontal net force of 15 N. Its acceleration is
A.0.33 m/s²
B.3.0 m/s²
C.75 m/s²
D.20 m/s²
Explanation: a = F/m = 15/5.0 = 3.0 m/s².
10If an object moves at constant velocity in a straight line, the net force on it is
A.equal to its weight
B.equal to its mass
C.zero
D.increasing with time
Explanation: Constant velocity means zero acceleration, so F_net = ma = 0.

About the HAVO Natuurkunde Exam

Netherlands HAVO Natuurkunde is the upper-secondary Physics subject in Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs. The national Centraal Examen is developed under the College voor Toetsen en Examens and published via Examenblad.nl; the 2026 CE syllabus specifies subdomains B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, E1, G1 and H with Domain A skills. The official CE is a Dutch written paper of open questions lasting 3 hours (13:30–16:30 in the 2026 rooster), with Binas or ScienceData allowed. The Schoolexamen follows each school’s PTA. This free bank of 100 original English multiple-choice questions is a study adaptation for building conceptual and calculation fluency across mechanics, energy, electricity, waves/signals, medical imaging, materials, astronomy and technology applications. It is not an official translation, not a CE-format simulation, and does not replace practising open-question exam technique in Dutch.

Assessment

Official eindexamen = Centraal Examen (CvTE national written open questions with uitwerkbijlage and correctievoorschrift) + Schoolexamen (school PTA). CE 2026 covers (sub)domains B1 Informatieoverdracht, B2 Medische beeldvorming, C1 Kracht en beweging, C2 Energieomzettingen, D1 Eigenschappen van stoffen en materialen, E1 Zonnestelsel en heelal, G1 Gebruik van elektriciteit, and H Natuurkunde en technologie, combined with Domain A skills. SE covers remaining programme elements (including D2 and I as specified). This bank is English MCQ practice only.

Time Limit

3 hours for the Centraal Examen (Examenblad 2026 rooster: 1e tijdvak Tuesday 26 May 2026 13:30–16:30; 2e tijdvak Tuesday 16 June 2026 13:30–16:30). Permitted aids include the basic packet plus Binas 7e editie or ScienceData.

Passing Score

Dutch grading scale 1–10. Subject eindcijfer is typically the average of SE and CE. A mark of 5.5 is the conventional voldoende threshold on that scale; national diploma rules also require an unrounded average CE score of at least 5.5 across CE subjects (Examenblad exameneisen).

Exam Fee

No separate exam fee for regularly enrolled school candidates (publicly funded secondary education). Do not apply Staatsexamen per-subject fees (e.g. €144) to regular school HAVO candidates. (College voor Toetsen en Examens (CvTE))

HAVO Natuurkunde Exam Content Outline

Study emphasis ~14%

B1 Information transfer

Wave speed, frequency, wavelength, sound and signal transmission concepts.

Study emphasis ~10%

B2 Medical imaging

X-ray, ultrasound, CT/MRI principles, attenuation, resolution and dose ideas.

Study emphasis ~18%

C1 Force and motion

Kinematics, Newton’s laws, work, power and circular motion calculations.

Study emphasis ~12%

C2 Energy conversions

Mechanical energy, heat, efficiency and energy-balance problems.

Study emphasis ~10%

D1 Materials properties

Density, elasticity, thermal expansion and material property reasoning.

Study emphasis ~10%

E1 Solar system and universe

Gravity, orbits, astronomical scales and related calculations.

Study emphasis ~18%

G1 Use of electricity

Ohm’s law, series/parallel networks, electrical power and energy.

Study emphasis ~8%

H Physics and technology

Technology applications: PV, sensors, efficiency and design physics.

How to Pass the HAVO Natuurkunde Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Dutch grading scale 1–10. Subject eindcijfer is typically the average of SE and CE. A mark of 5.5 is the conventional voldoende threshold on that scale; national diploma rules also require an unrounded average CE score of at least 5.5 across CE subjects (Examenblad exameneisen).
  • Assessment: Official eindexamen = Centraal Examen (CvTE national written open questions with uitwerkbijlage and correctievoorschrift) + Schoolexamen (school PTA). CE 2026 covers (sub)domains B1 Informatieoverdracht, B2 Medische beeldvorming, C1 Kracht en beweging, C2 Energieomzettingen, D1 Eigenschappen van stoffen en materialen, E1 Zonnestelsel en heelal, G1 Gebruik van elektriciteit, and H Natuurkunde en technologie, combined with Domain A skills. SE covers remaining programme elements (including D2 and I as specified). This bank is English MCQ practice only.
  • Time limit: 3 hours for the Centraal Examen (Examenblad 2026 rooster: 1e tijdvak Tuesday 26 May 2026 13:30–16:30; 2e tijdvak Tuesday 16 June 2026 13:30–16:30). Permitted aids include the basic packet plus Binas 7e editie or ScienceData.
  • Exam fee: No separate exam fee for regularly enrolled school candidates (publicly funded secondary education). Do not apply Staatsexamen per-subject fees (e.g. €144) to regular school HAVO candidates.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

HAVO Natuurkunde Study Tips from Top Performers

1Drill CE calculation chains with units: kinematics → forces → energy, and Ohm’s law → power → energy use.
2Practise wave relations v = fλ and signal ideas in B1 alongside medical imaging attenuation ideas in B2.
3Get fluent with Binas/ScienceData look-ups (constants, material data) before exam day.
4Train open-question exam technique separately: select the right formula, show intermediate steps, and report units — the official CE is not MCQ.
5Link Domain H technology contexts (PV, sensors, efficiency) back to C2 energy and G1 electricity formulas.
6Check the current Examenblad rooster and hulpmiddelen lists each September for any year-specific updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official HAVO Natuurkunde Centraal Examen multiple-choice?

No. The official CE is a Dutch written paper of open questions with an answer booklet (uitwerkbijlage). This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concepts and calculations — not a simulation of the official format.

What domains are on the 2026 CE syllabus?

According to the CvTE syllabus natuurkunde havo 2026 on Examenblad, the CE covers (sub)domains B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, E1, G1 and H, combined with Domain A skills.

How long is the Centraal Examen?

3 hours. For 2026, Examenblad lists 1e tijdvak on Tuesday 26 May 2026 and 2e tijdvak on Tuesday 16 June 2026, both 13:30–16:30.

What aids are allowed?

Besides the basic hulpmiddelen packet, Binas 7th edition or ScienceData is permitted for natuurkunde havo (Examenblad vakspecifieke informatie).

How is the subject graded?

On the Dutch 1–10 scale. The subject eindcijfer is typically the average of SE and CE. Diploma rules also require an unrounded average CE mark of at least 5.5 across CE subjects.

Is there an exam fee for school candidates?

No separate exam fee for regularly enrolled school candidates in publicly funded secondary education. Staatsexamen subject fees (e.g. €144) apply to external state-exam pathways, not regular school HAVO sittings.

Does this bank replace Dutch open-question practice?

No. Use it to strengthen English-accessible concept and calculation fluency, then practise official-style Dutch open questions and SE practical work as required by your school PTA.