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Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Energy Worksheet | KS3 / KS4 Physics Practice

This structured worksheet helps students strengthen their understanding of kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy (GPE), and energy transfers. Aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 learners, it includes calculation-based problems and conceptual questions that align with GCSE Physics learning objectives. The tasks are designed to take approximately 40 minutes and are suitable for use in lessons, as homework, or for revision.

Students will calculate mechanical energy, work with changes in kinetic and potential energy, and apply formulas in realistic contexts involving seagulls, drones, cannonballs, and spaceships. Questions encourage use of the equations Ek = ½mv² and Ep = mgh, and include interpretation of changes in speed, height, and mechanical energy. The worksheet also introduces the concept of work as force multiplied by distance, linking to energy dissipation through friction.

This resource supports the development of both mathematical and conceptual skills in thermal and mechanical physics, and includes a complete answer sheet for marking or self-checking. It is ideal for lesson activities, exam prep, cover lessons, or independent study.

Key topics include kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, mechanical energy, energy transfers, work done, energy dissipation, and the relationship between force, distance, and energy.