Free worksheet and solutions · AQA GCSE · 8463 / 8464
AQA GCSE Physics Kinetic Energy, GPE and Work Done Worksheet
AQA GCSE kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy and work done worksheet with theatre scenarios, calculation practice and separate worked answers.
What is covered
Questions and skills covered
The worksheet contains 6 pages of printable questions. A separate 6-page solutions PDF makes it easy to mark, review or share answers after the activity.
- kinetic energy calculations
- speed squared
- rearranging equations
- gram and centimetre conversions
- gravitational potential energy
- vertical height versus path length
- work done by a named force
- energy conservation
- full and partial energy transfers
- dissipation
- safe trolley settings
About this activity
Theatre technicians choose trolley settings, raise scenery with a hoist and test a prop sled descending a ramp.
Before you start
Both tiers complete all questions.
Specification fit
AQA GCSE Physics Worksheets
8463 and 8464 · 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2, 4.1.2.1, 4.5.2, 6.1.1.1, 6.1.1.2, 6.1.2.1, 6.5.2
- 8463: 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2, 4.1.2.1, 4.5.2
- 8464: 6.1.1.1, 6.1.1.2, 6.1.2.1, 6.5.2
Choose the correct pathway: Both tiers complete all questions.
Classroom use
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