GCSE Physics AQA HT Topic 1: Energy - Gravitational Potential Energy Worksheet

Build students’ confidence with gravitational potential energy calculations using this structured Higher Tier resource pack. Questions progress from direct substitution into Ep = mgh to rearranging for mass and height, with unit conversions and changes in vertical height providing additional challenge.

What’s included:

• 15 practice questions organised into three sections: calculating gravitational potential energy, mass and height.
• Three step-by-step worked examples, modelling how to identify quantities, convert units, substitute and rearrange.
• Fill-in-the-blank scaffolds to support students as they develop confidence working independently.
• Fully worked solutions for every question, plus a quick-answer list for efficient marking and self-assessment.
• PDF and editable Word versions of all resources, ready to print or adapt for your classes.

Students practise converting units including g to kg, cm and km to m, and mJ, kJ and MJ to J. Questions also develop understanding of the difference between final height and change in height, including situations where gravitational potential energy increases or decreases.

Ideal for GCSE Physics and Combined Science Higher Tier lessons, homework, revision or targeted intervention. All calculations use g = 9.8 N/kg.

Foundation tier resources available at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13586515

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