BTEC Applied Science Unit 1 Physics: Features of waves (C01) - worksheet + answers
A complete, ready-to-teach lesson for Unit 1 (Principles and Applications of Science I), physics section: amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, speed and phase.
Learning objectives:
Define amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period and wave speed.
Use f = 1/T with correct units and prefixes.
Explain what phase and phase difference mean.
Explain that waves transfer energy without transferring matter.
What’s included:
Student worksheet (PDF and editable Word)
Teacher version with model answers and mark schemes (PDF and editable Word)
Teacher notes: lesson flow, common misconceptions and practical/safety notes
Retrieval starter (5 marks)
Structured tasks with key-idea boxes and clear diagrams
Check for Understanding quiz (10 marks) with a confidence self-assessment
Exam-style practice (15 marks), ending with a levels-marked 6-mark question with indicative content
Specification coverage:
C1 - Features of waves: amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, speed, displacement and phase.
About 60 minutes of teaching; the exam-style section works in class or as homework. All questions are original.
Written for the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Applied Science. Not endorsed by Pearson. Single-school licence.



















