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This KS3/4 physics worksheet explores the fundamentals of waves, light and sound through a mix of clear explanations, engaging questions and real-world applications. Students will classify transverse and longitudinal waves, label and describe key wave properties, and use the wave equation to calculate speed, frequency and wavelength. They will work with amplitude–time graphs, link pitch and loudness to frequency and amplitude, and apply their understanding to everyday examples such as lightning and thunder, colour filters, and why black clothes feel warmer in sunlight. The electromagnetic spectrum is covered in detail, with ordering by frequency, wavelength relationships, and calculation of frequencies for red and blue light, alongside a research-style challenge on practical uses for each type of wave. The worksheet contains recall, application, and calculation questions, encouraging independent thinking and problem-solving. Full answers are included to support marking, peer assessment, or self-checking. Designed to take around 40–50 minutes, it is ideal for classwork, homework, or targeted revision.

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This bundle provides printable PDF worksheets for most major topics encountered by students in KS3/early KS4 Physics, covering key topics such as: * Energy * Momentum * Speed, Distance and Time * Units of Measure * Specific Heat Capacity * Magnets and Electromagnets * Basic Series Circuits and Power * The Universe * Density and Volume * Hooke's Law (and Elasticity) * Turning Moments * Optics (Reflection, Refraction, Lenses) * Pressure * Light and Sound Waves * + Free definitions resource The worksheets are all designed to take between 40-55 minutes (though individual sheets vary) and all include a mixture of short and long calculation, short and long answer and exam style problems for in class work, revision, homework or assessment. Answers are provided as an additional sheet at the end of each PDF - shorter, easier questions have bottom line solutions provided however longer, more involved questions have solutions and guidance. The sheets start simple however progress in difficulty throughout, testing all abilities. The sheets are suitable for early KS4 and 'challenge' questions are provided to test those students who need something a bit more involved to keep them busy. Some sheets are listed as KS3 instead of KS3/4 - these sheets may cover a topic at a KS3 level only, and may not be relevant for the complexity added for GCSE, though this is only the case for 2 of the worksheets in the bundle. All of the worksheets provided in this bundle can be bought **individually** in my shop however this bundle gives you access to all of them nearly 30% off!

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