GED® Science: Electricity & Magnetism
Electricity and magnetism are two of the most tested Physical Science topics on the GED®. This course builds from the basics of electric charge and current all the way through Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, electrical power, the relationship between electricity and magnetism, and how motors, generators, and transformers work. Every lesson uses real-world examples, labeled diagrams, and worked calculations. The practice set covers all GED® difficulty levels with full explanations.
📚 Course Curriculum
Everything is made of atoms, and atoms contain charged particles:. Protons in the nucleus carry a positive (+) charge. Electrons orbiting the nucleus carry a …
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Electric current is the flow of electric charge through a conductor. In a wire, electrons move from the negative terminal toward the positive terminal. Current …
Open trial session →A circuit is a closed loop through which current can flow. There are two basic arrangements for connecting components. Series circuit: components are connected end-to-end …
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Electrical power is the rate at which a device uses (or converts) electrical energy. Power is measured in watts (W). where \(P\) = power (W), …
Open trial session →Magnetism is a force produced by moving charges. Every magnet has a north pole and a south pole. Rules of magnetic poles (mirror the rules …
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Electricity and magnetism are two faces of the same force — electromagnetism. Each one can create the other. Electricity → Magnetism (electromagnets):. Any wire carrying …
Open trial session →The GED® Science test frequently provides data tables, circuit diagrams, or graphs and asks you to interpret them using physics reasoning. Interpreting a current-vs-voltage graph …
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Course Syllabus
This self-paced GED® Science course follows a 7-lesson sequence. Work through the modules in order so that each skill supports the next.
Course sequence
Module 1 - Lessons 1-4
- Electric Charge and Static Electricity
- Electric Current, Voltage, and Resistance
- Series and Parallel Circuits
- Electrical Power and Energy
Module 2 - Lessons 5-7
- Magnetism and Magnetic Fields
- Electromagnetism: Motors, Generators, and Transformers
- Reading Electrical Data and Graphs
Practice and completion
- Use worked examples and lesson practice to check understanding after each module.
- Review incorrect answers, explain the correction, and repeat weak skills.
- Complete the available mixed or final course practice to demonstrate readiness.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the key scientific ideas and vocabulary in Electric Charge and Static Electricity.
- Interpret observations, data, models, or evidence related to Series and Parallel Circuits.
- Apply scientific reasoning to questions involving Electrical Power and Energy.
- Evaluate explanations and identify common errors about Magnetism and Magnetic Fields.
- Connect Reading Electrical Data and Graphs with other course concepts in mixed practice.
- Use feedback and answer explanations to diagnose and correct mistakes.
- Complete mixed, exam-style practice with clearer reasoning and greater independence.
📝 Practice Questions
25 interactive questions with instant feedback and explanations.
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