Resistance Calculations Worksheet | GCSE Physics | AQA | OCR | Edexcel | Grades 4-9
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Master resistance calculations for GCSE Physics with this comprehensive worksheet — 30 practice questions, worked examples, and full mark scheme in one instant PDF download.
Confidence with R = V/I and resistance calculations is essential for GCSE Physics exam success. This worksheet gives students plenty of practice with resistance calculations at varying levels of difficulty, covering series and parallel circuits.
What's Included:
- 30 resistance calculations at Foundation and Higher Tier difficulty
- Step-by-step worked examples to model the method
- Series and parallel resistor calculations
- Formula rearrangement practice (R = V/I, V = IR, I = V/R)
- Unit conversion guidance (Ω, kΩ, MΩ, V, A)
- Full mark scheme with detailed solutions
- Fully aligned with AQA, OCR & Edexcel GCSE Physics specifications
- Instant PDF download — begin revising right away
- Easy-to-print format
Topics Covered:
- Calculating resistance using R = V/I
- Rearranging Ohm's Law formula
- Calculating total resistance in series and parallel circuits
- Understanding how resistance affects current and voltage
- Applying calculations to real circuit scenarios
Perfect for: GCSE Physics students in Years 10 and 11, science teachers building calculations revision lessons, and students preparing for AQA, OCR & Edexcel GCSE Physics exams.
Download now and build the calculation confidence you need for exam success!