AQA GCSE Physics – Waves – Ripple Tank Required Practical

Help GCSE Physics students develop confidence in answering extended-response questions on the AQA Waves required practical.

This scaffolded exam-practice worksheet focuses on investigating water waves using a ripple tank, including measuring wavelength and frequency and calculating wave speed.

What's included:

• A 6-mark exam-style question based on the ripple tank investigation
• Success criteria, command word guidance and key scientific vocabulary
• A scaffolded fill-in-the-gaps activity with a word bank
• A model answer to support independent learning and self-assessment
• A printable PDF and an editable PowerPoint version

Skills covered:

• Describing how to produce water waves using a ripple tank
• Measuring the wavelength of water waves
• Determining wave frequency
• Calculating wave speed using the wave equation
• Taking repeat measurements to improve reliability
• Identifying variables and describing a valid experimental method

Suitable for: AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science students, classroom activities, revision lessons, homework and exam preparation.