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With over 8 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to crafting engaging worksheets and activities that will inspire and empower students in their science education journey. Whether you're a teacher looking for resources to enhance your classroom experience or a student seeking to deepen your understanding of scientific concepts, you've come to the right place. Simple Science is all about making learning fun and accessible that meets the needs for all students in your classroom.

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With over 8 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to crafting engaging worksheets and activities that will inspire and empower students in their science education journey. Whether you're a teacher looking for resources to enhance your classroom experience or a student seeking to deepen your understanding of scientific concepts, you've come to the right place. Simple Science is all about making learning fun and accessible that meets the needs for all students in your classroom.
SAMPLE NEW AQA Science Required Practical Handbook 9-1
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SAMPLE NEW AQA Science Required Practical Handbook 9-1

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These are sample of the AQA GCSE Science required practical handbooks that can be found on my page using the following link: Science - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-gcse-aqa-science-required-practical-booklets-9-1-11945151 Biology - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-aqa-biology-required-practical-handbook-9-1-11945062 Chemistry - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-aqa-chemistry-required-practical-handbook-9-1-11945090 Physics - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-aqa-physics-required-practical-handbook-9-1-11945085
New AQA Physics 5.2 Cables and Plugs
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New AQA Physics 5.2 Cables and Plugs

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A short lesson on the cables involved in a plug (Low ability). An exam question can be used to extend the activity in the lesson, but as the plugs are used this shouldn't leave enough time.
Gravitational Potential Energy Calculation Worksheet-  GCSE Physics Paper 1
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Gravitational Potential Energy Calculation Worksheet- GCSE Physics Paper 1

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This two page worksheet contains the following: Converting units practice Foundation level questions Higher level questions Rearranging the equation questions This worksheet can be used as ‘in lesson’ task sheets for used as homework. We have worksheets for the following physics equations: Paper 1: Energy Kinetic Energy = 0.5 x Mass x (Speed)2) Elastic Potential Energy = 0.5 x Spring Constant x (Extension)2 Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength x Height Change in Thermal Energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity x Temperature Change Power = Energy Transferred / Time Power = Work Done / Time Efficiency Electricity Charge Flow = Current x Time Potential Difference = Current x Resistance Power = Potential Difference x Current Power = (Current)2 x Resistance Energy Transferred = Charge Flow x Potential Difference Particle Model of Matter Density = Mass / Volume Energy for a Change of State = Mass x Specific Latent Heat Paper 2: Forces Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength Work Done = Force x Distance Force = Spring Constant x Extension Speed = Distance / Time Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time Resultant Force = Mass x Acceleration Momentum = Mass x Velocity Waves Period of a Wave = 1 / Frequency More worksheets will be uploaded in the future. Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
Power and Energy Transferred Calculations Worksheet with Answers - GCSE Physics Paper 1
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Power and Energy Transferred Calculations Worksheet with Answers - GCSE Physics Paper 1

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This two page worksheet contains the following: Converting units practice Foundation level questions Higher level questions Rearranging the equation questions This worksheet can be used as ‘in lesson’ task sheets for used as homework. We have worksheets for the following physics equations: Paper 1: Energy Kinetic Energy = 0.5 x Mass x (Speed)2) Elastic Potential Energy = 0.5 x Spring Constant x (Extension)2 Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength x Height Change in Thermal Energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity x Temperature Change Power = Energy Transferred / Time Power = Work Done / Time Efficiency Electricity Charge Flow = Current x Time Potential Difference = Current x Resistance Power = Potential Difference x Current Power = (Current)2 x Resistance Energy Transferred = Charge Flow x Potential Difference Particle Model of Matter Density = Mass / Volume Energy for a Change of State = Mass x Specific Latent Heat Paper 2: Forces Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength Work Done = Force x Distance Force = Spring Constant x Extension Speed = Distance / Time Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time Resultant Force = Mass x Acceleration Momentum = Mass x Velocity Waves Period of a Wave = 1 / Frequency More worksheets will be uploaded in the future. Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
Kinetic Energy Calculation Worksheet with Answers - GCSE Physics Paper 1
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Kinetic Energy Calculation Worksheet with Answers - GCSE Physics Paper 1

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This two page worksheet contains the following: Converting units practice Foundation level questions Higher level questions Rearranging the equation questions This worksheet can be used as ‘in lesson’ task sheets for used as homework. We have worksheets for the following physics equations: Paper 1: Energy Kinetic Energy = 0.5 x Mass x (Speed)2) Elastic Potential Energy = 0.5 x Spring Constant x (Extension)2 Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength x Height Change in Thermal Energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity x Temperature Change Power = Energy Transferred / Time Power = Work Done / Time Efficiency Electricity Charge Flow = Current x Time Potential Difference = Current x Resistance Power = Potential Difference x Current Power = (Current)2 x Resistance Energy Transferred = Charge Flow x Potential Difference Particle Model of Matter Density = Mass / Volume Energy for a Change of State = Mass x Specific Latent Heat Paper 2: Forces Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength Work Done = Force x Distance Force = Spring Constant x Extension Speed = Distance / Time Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time Resultant Force = Mass x Acceleration Momentum = Mass x Velocity Waves Period of a Wave = 1 / Frequency More worksheets will be uploaded in the future. Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
Physics Required Practicals - NEW AQA GCSE Physics Trilogy Paper 1
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Physics Required Practicals - NEW AQA GCSE Physics Trilogy Paper 1

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This resource contains revision mats for the required practicals in the Physics section of the new AQA Science Trilogy paper 1. Answers are now included in this resource. The graphs I have not added answers as scales could be used differently. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. Practicals Include: Specific Heat Capacity Resistance I-V Characteristics Density Radiation and Absorption They contain questions about methodology, scientific enquiry and analysis of results. These can be given after teaching the required practical, homework or at the end of year 11 for revision before their exams. My current year 11s have found these particularly useful to go through in revision lessons and have taken extra home to use as revision tools. Please rate this resource and follow me for further resources to come. Let me know of any changes that need to be made. Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Electromagnetic Waves and Uses - GCSE Physics Worksheets
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Electromagnetic Waves and Uses - GCSE Physics Worksheets

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This resource contains 2 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. This pack includes: Types of Electromagnetic Waves Uses of Electromagnetic Waves (Includes higher content) We have worksheets for the following topics in Physics Paper 2: Forces Scalars/Vectors and Contact/Non-contact Forces Gravity Resultant Forces Distance and Speed Distance-time Graphs Velocity and Acceleration Velocity-Time Graphs Newton’s Laws of Motions Stopping Distances Waves Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Electromagnetic Waves and Uses Magnetism and electromagnetism Poles of a Magnet and Magnetic Fields More worksheets will be added in the future. Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
Elastic Potential Energy Calculation Worksheet with Answers - GCSE Physics Paper 1
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Elastic Potential Energy Calculation Worksheet with Answers - GCSE Physics Paper 1

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This two page worksheet contains the following: Converting units practice Foundation level questions Higher level questions Rearranging the equation questions This worksheet can be used as ‘in lesson’ task sheets for used as homework. We have worksheets for the following physics equations: Paper 1: Energy Kinetic Energy = 0.5 x Mass x (Speed)2) Elastic Potential Energy = 0.5 x Spring Constant x (Extension)2 Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength x Height Change in Thermal Energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity x Temperature Change Power = Energy Transferred / Time Power = Work Done / Time Efficiency Electricity Charge Flow = Current x Time Potential Difference = Current x Resistance Power = Potential Difference x Current Power = (Current)2 x Resistance Energy Transferred = Charge Flow x Potential Difference Particle Model of Matter Density = Mass / Volume Energy for a Change of State = Mass x Specific Latent Heat Paper 2: Forces Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength Work Done = Force x Distance Force = Spring Constant x Extension Speed = Distance / Time Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time Resultant Force = Mass x Acceleration Momentum = Mass x Velocity Waves Period of a Wave = 1 / Frequency More worksheets will be uploaded in the future. Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
Resultant Forces - GCSE Physics Worksheets
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Resultant Forces - GCSE Physics Worksheets

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This resource contains 3 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. This pack includes: Resultant Forces Free Body Diagrams Resolving Forces (higher) We have worksheets for the following topics in Physics Paper 2: Forces Scalars/Vectors and Contact/Non-contact Forces Gravity Resultant Forces Distance and Speed Distance-time Graphs Velocity and Acceleration Velocity-Time Graphs Newton’s Laws of Motions Stopping Distances Waves Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Electromagnetic Waves and Uses Magnetism and electromagnetism Poles of a Magnet and Magnetic Fields More worksheets will be added in the future. Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
NEW GCSE AQA Science Required Practical Booklets 9-1
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NEW GCSE AQA Science Required Practical Booklets 9-1

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These student friendly handbooks are for the NEW AQA (9-1) Chemistry GCSE . These follow a similar layout and pattern I have used for the free revision and paid revision mats from my shop. All required practicals from each science has 2 booklets for each exam for AQA. Samples of the booklets can be found using the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sample-new-aqa-science-required-practical-handbook-9-1-11945258 These include a how to guide for each practical, practical information and questions regarding the methods and techniques used in each practical. There is also graph paper included in this booklet. References for the ‘working scientifically’, ‘mathematical skills’ and ‘apparatus and techniques’ requirements for each practical. Biology: Paper 1 booklet: Microscopy Microbiology (Biology) Osmosis Food Tests Enzymes Photosynthesis Paper 2 booklet: Reaction Time Plant Responses (Biology) Field Investigation (Quadrats) Field Investigation (Transects) Decay (Biology) Chemistry: Paper 1 booklet: Making Salts Neutralisation (Chemistry Electrolysis Temperature Change Paper 2 booklet: Rates of Reaction Chromatography Identifying Ions (Chemistry) Water Purification Physics: Paper 1 booklet: Specific Heat Capacity Thermal Insulation (Physics) Resistance I-V Characteristics Density Paper 2 booklet: Force and Extension Acceleration Waves Light (Physics) Radiation and Absorption I have not included exam questions for copyright reasons, so exam questions would make this booklet even better (use exampro for this). Hope these booklets are useful and please edit as much as you like to fit your need.
Efficiency Calculations Worksheet with Answers - GCSE Physics Paper 1
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Efficiency Calculations Worksheet with Answers - GCSE Physics Paper 1

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This two page worksheet contains the following: Converting units practice Foundation level questions Higher level questions Rearranging the equation questions This worksheet can be used as in lesson task sheets for used as homework. We have worksheets for the following physics equations: Paper 1: Energy Kinetic Energy = 0.5 x Mass x (Speed)2) Elastic Potential Energy = 0.5 x Spring Constant x (Extension)2 Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength x Height Change in Thermal Energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity x Temperature Change Power = Energy Transferred / Time Power = Work Done / Time Efficiency Electricity Charge Flow = Current x Time Potential Difference = Current x Resistance Power = Potential Difference x Current Power = (Current)2 x Resistance Energy Transferred = Charge Flow x Potential Difference Particle Model of Matter Density = Mass / Volume Energy for a Change of State = Mass x Specific Latent Heat Paper 2: Forces Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength Work Done = Force x Distance Force = Spring Constant x Extension Speed = Distance / Time Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time Resultant Force = Mass x Acceleration Momentum = Mass x Velocity Waves Period of a Wave = 1 / Frequency More worksheets will be uploaded in the future. Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
AQA GCSE Science P1 & P2 (Combined & Triple) 2025 Predictions
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AQA GCSE Science P1 & P2 (Combined & Triple) 2025 Predictions

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Are you ready to prepare your student for the 2025 GCSE Science exams with confidence? Introducing our ultimate resource for exam prediction success! Want to make your own predictions for the 2025 GCSE Science (combined and triple) exam series, but feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of past exam papers to review? Say goodbye to exam stress with our comprehensive breakdown of GCSE Science exams spanning from 2020 to 2024. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you, meticulously analyzing each exam to identify recurring topics and their significance. Our unique system assigns each topic a numerical rating, providing insight into its frequency and importance: 1 = Included but with minor emphasis 2 = Some questions touch upon this content 3 = Significant focus on this topic 4 = Heavy emphasis, with questions predominantly centered around it Armed with this invaluable resource, you’ll gain a clear understanding of which topics are likely to appear in the 2025 exam series. Say hello to exam preparedness and goodbye to last-minute cramming! Find our individual resources here: GCSE Biology 2025 GCSE Chemistry 2025 GCSE Physics 2025
Energy - GCSE Physics Paper 1 Worksheet Bundle
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Energy - GCSE Physics Paper 1 Worksheet Bundle

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This bundle contains 12 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom for the energy topic. The diagrams are simple to aid students to visually see what may come up in their upcoming GCSE exams. These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. This pack includes worksheet for the following: Types of Energy Kinetic Energy Elastic Potential Energy Gravitational Potential Energy Change in Thermal Energy Power and Energy Power and Work Done Energy Resources and Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power and Bio-fuel Wind and Hydro-electrical Power Geothermal and Tidal Power Solar and Wave Power I hope that you find all these worksheets useful and your students really benefit from them. Please can you take a small amount of time to review this recourse so other buys can see views and opinions of others. Thank you!
States of Matter and Changes of State - GCSE Physics Worksheets
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States of Matter and Changes of State - GCSE Physics Worksheets

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This resource contains 2 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. This pack includes: States of Matter Changes of State We have worksheets for the following topics in Physics Paper 1: Energy Energy (Kinetic, Elastic and G.P.E) Change in Thermal Energy and Power National and Global Energy Resources Electricity Circuit Symbols, Current, P.d. and resistance Series Circuits Domestic Electricity and The National Grid Static Charge – Triple Particle Model of Matter Density of Regular Objects States of Matter and Changes of State Atomic Structure The Atom, Ions, and Isotopes Radioactive Decay and Nuclear Equations Half-lives and Radioactive Contamination More worksheets will be added in the future. Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
Home Learning Revision - Physics Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Physics (Triple) Paper 1 + 2
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Home Learning Revision - Physics Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Physics (Triple) Paper 1 + 2

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This resource contains revision material for three triple Physics required practical experiments required for the new AQA specification for 2018. Answers are now included. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. These mats include scientific skills questions, graphs skills and the opportunity to evaluate the methods chosen for each practicals. The practicals included are: Thermal Insulation: Material Used Thickness of Material Light Students have found these useful as either homework after they have conducted the required practicals or revision before their exams. Exam questions can be used alongside these revision mats and answers will uploaded in a short while. Please follow me and rate my resources. There are also plenty of free revision mats for the content of the new AQA specification for 2018. Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Physics Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Physics Trilogy Paper 2
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Physics Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Physics Trilogy Paper 2

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This resource contains revision mats for the required practicals in the Physics section of the new AQA Science Trilogy paper 1. Answers are now included in this resource. Practicals Include: Extension of a Spring Acceleration Waves Radiation and Asorption They contain questions about methodology, scientific enquiry and analysis of results. These can be given after teaching the required practical, homework or at the end of year 11 for revision before their exams. My current year 11s have found these particularly useful to go through in revision lessons and have taken extra home to use as revision tools. Please rate this resource and follow me for further resources to come. Let me know of any changes you think I could make to improve this resource. Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
I-V Characteristics Required Practical Mat - AQA GCSE Physics
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I-V Characteristics Required Practical Mat - AQA GCSE Physics

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This resource contains 3 revision mats for the I-V characteristics required practical in the Physics section of the new AQA Science Trilogy paper 1. Answers to the revision mat are also included. It contain questions about methodology, scientific enquiry and analysis of results. These can be given after teaching the required practical, homework or at the end of year 11 for revision before their exams. We have worksheets for the following required practicals: Biology Practicals Microscopy Microbiology – Triple Food Tests Required Practical Enzymes Photosynthesis Reaction Time Plant Responses – Triple Decomposition – Triple Quadrats Transects Chemistry Practicals Making Salts Electrolysis Temperature Changes Rates of Reaction Chromatography Water Purification Triple practicals will be added soon. Physics Practicals Specific Heat Capacity Thermal Insulation – Triple Resistance I-V Characteristics Density Force and Extension Acceleration Waves Light – Triple Radiation and Absorption Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
Density Required Practical Mat - AQA GCSE Physics
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Density Required Practical Mat - AQA GCSE Physics

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This resource contains 1 revision mat for the density required practical in the Physics section of the new AQA Science Trilogy paper 1. Answers to the revision mat are also included. It contain questions about methodology, scientific enquiry and analysis of results. These can be given after teaching the required practical, homework or at the end of year 11 for revision before their exams. We have worksheets for the following required practicals: Biology Practicals Microscopy Microbiology – Triple Food Tests Required Practical Enzymes Photosynthesis Reaction Time Plant Responses – Triple Decomposition – Triple Quadrats Transects Chemistry Practicals Making Salts Electrolysis Temperature Changes Rates of Reaction Chromatography Water Purification Triple practicals will be added soon. Physics Practicals Specific Heat Capacity Thermal Insulation – Triple Resistance I-V Characteristics Density Force and Extension Acceleration Waves Light – Triple Radiation and Absorption Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
Energy, Power and SHC - NEW AQA Trilogy (Physics)
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Energy, Power and SHC - NEW AQA Trilogy (Physics)

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Revision mat for the new AQA Physics specification including answers. This revision mat includes, diagrams, lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. This resource is great as homework or end of topic revision. Higher content is in red boxes. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. Topics include: 6.1.1.1 - Energy Stores and System 6.1.1.2 - Changes in Energy 6.1.1.3 - Energy Changes in Systems 6.1.1.4 - Power This revision mat also includes the specific heat capacity required practical. Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Power and Energy Calculation Worksheet with Answers - GCSE Physics Paper 1 Energy
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Power and Energy Calculation Worksheet with Answers - GCSE Physics Paper 1 Energy

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This resource is a simple worksheet that you can use with your class once you have taught the power and energy calculation (power = energy transferred / time) This worksheets helps students to: Convert units Simple calculations Worded calculation questions Rearranging the equation questions Application questions This can also be used as homework to help further embed the knowledge being taught. We have worksheets for the following physics equations: Paper 1: Energy Kinetic Energy = 0.5 x Mass x (Speed)2) Elastic Potential Energy = 0.5 x Spring Constant x (Extension)2 Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength x Height Change in Thermal Energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity x Temperature Change Efficiency calculation Power = Energy Transferred / Time Power = Work Done / Time Electricity Charge Flow = Current x Time Potential Difference = Current x Resistance Power = Potential Difference x Current Power = (Current)2 x Resistance Energy Transferred = Charge Flow x Potential Difference Particle Model of Matter Density = Mass / Volume Energy for a Change of State = Mass x SLH Paper 2: Forces Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength Force = Spring Constant x Extension Speed = Distance / Time Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time Resultant Force = Mass x Acceleration Work Done = Force x Distance Momentum = Mass x Velocity Waves Period of a Wave = 1 / Frequency Wavespeed = Frequency x Wavelength Magnetism Force = Magnetic Flux Density x Current X Length Thank you.