Free worksheet and solutions · AQA AS · 7407

AQA AS Physics Progressive Waves, Phase and Polarisation Worksheet

Download a free AQA AS Physics worksheet on progressive waves, phase difference, longitudinal and transverse waves, and polarisation, with solutions.

Module / section
Waves
Topic
Progressive waves
Download worksheet Download solutions
Preview of AQA AS Physics Progressive Waves, Phase and Polarisation Worksheet

What is covered

What is included in this Progressive waves worksheet?

The worksheet contains 5 pages of printable questions. A separate 5-page solutions PDF makes it easy to mark, review or share answers after the activity.

  • Wave speed, frequency, period and wavelength calculations
  • Phase difference in degrees, radians and fractions of a cycle
  • Particle displacement and energy propagation in longitudinal waves
  • Polarisation, Polaroid filters and transmitting-aerial alignment

Specification fit

AQA AS Physics Worksheets
7407 · 3.3.1.1, 3.3.1.2

Classroom use

Use the worksheet for class practice, homework, intervention, cover work or revision. Keep the PhysicsUK attribution intact when sharing copies with pupils.

ParticlesAQA AS Physics Particle Classification, Quarks and Conservation Laws Worksheet Electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomenaAQA AS Physics Photoelectric Effect, Energy Levels and Wave-Particle Duality Worksheet Principle of superposition of waves and formation of stationary wavesAQA AS Physics Stationary Waves and Harmonics Worksheet