List of physics mnemonics
This is a categorized list of physics mnemonics.
Mechanics[]
Work: formula[]
"Lots of Work makes me Mad!":
Work = Mad:
M=Mass
a=acceleration
d=distance[1]
Thermodynamics[]
Ideal gas law[]
"Pure Virgins Never Really Tire":
PV=nRT[1]
Gibbs's free energy formula[]
"Good Honey Tastes Sweet":
(delta)G = H - T(delta)S.[2]
Electrodynamics[]
Ohm's Law[]
"Virgins Are Rare":
Volts = Amps x Resistance[1]
Inductive and Capacitive circuits[]
Once upon a time, the symbol E (for electromotive force) was used to designate voltages. Then, every student learned the phrase ELI the ICE man as a reminder that:
- For an inductive (L) circuit, the EMF (E) is ahead of the current (I)
- While for a capactive circuit (C), the current (I) is ahead of the EMF (E).
And then they all lived happily ever after.[3]
Open and Short circuits[]
"There are zero COVS grazing in the field!"
This is a mnemonic to remember the useful fact that:
- The Current through an Open circuit is always zero
- The Voltage across a Short circuit is always zero
Order of rainbow colors[]
ROYGBIV (in reverse VIBGYOR) is commonly used to remember the order of colors in the visible light spectrum, as seen in a rainbow.
Richard of York gave battle in vain"
- (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet).
Additionally, the fictitious name Roy G. Biv can be used as well.
- (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet).
Speed of light[]
The phrase "We guarantee certainty, clearly referring to this light mnemonic." represents the speed of light in meters per second through the number of letters in each word: 299,792,458.[4]
Electromagnetic spectrum[]
In the order of increasing frequency or decreasing wavelength of electromagnetic waves;
Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible light, Ultraviolet, X-Rays, Gamma Rays |
- Roman Men Invented Very Unusual X-Ray Guns [5]
- Ronald McDonald Invented Very Unusual & eXcellent Gherkins.[6]
- Remember My Instructions Visible Under X-Ray Glasses
- Raging (or Red) Martians Invaded Venus Using X-ray Guns.
- Rahul's Mother Is Visiting Uncle Xavier's Garden.
- Ryann May I Visit YoUr eX-Girlfriend?
- Rich Men In Vegas Use eXpensive Gadgets
- Royal Magicians Interested Viewing Untied X-mas Gifts
In the order of increasing wavelength;
- Good Xylophones Use Very Interesting Musical Rhythms.[7]
- Godzilla-X Using Violence In Meeting Room.
- Granddad Xavier Unfortunately Vomited In My Room.
- Grandma's X-Large Underwear Visible In My Room.
Microwave frequency bands[]
Microwave frequency bands ordered by increasing wavelengths (decreasing frequencies): King Xerxes Can Seduce Lovely (princesses)[8]
Other[]
Radium series (or uranium series)[]
To remember the decay chain of 238U, commonly called the "radium series" (sometimes "uranium series"). Beginning with naturally occurring uranium-238;
A Bitty Bitty Ant Asked Another Ant About Bitty Bitty Ants' Bitty Bitty Aunts
A = alpha decay
B = beta decay
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Anatomy" (PDF). medicalmnemonics.com. p. 124. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ^ "MedicalMnemonics Full Abridged" (PDF). Medicalmnemonics.com. p. 36. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ Buy Engineering Circuit Analysis Book Online at Low Prices in India | Engineering Circuit Analysis Reviews & Ratings - Amazon.in. ASIN 125909863X.
- ^ http://s3.amazonaws.com/spacenookie/MentatHandbook.pdf Page No 40.
- ^ Mnemonicate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s7IP4pfpDs
- ^ "Amazing Science Experiments". The Science Cupboard. Archived from the original on 2013-07-22. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
- ^ John Watts; Aleksander Jedrosz; Susan Loxley (2006). Gcse Edexcel Science. Letts and Lonsdale. p. 81. ISBN 9781905129638. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "chemistrydaily.com - chemistrydaily Resources and Information". www.chemistrydaily.com.
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