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]

Gibb'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]

Order of rainbow colors

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.^[3]

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 ^[4]
• Ronald McDonald Invented Very Unusual & eXcellent Gherkins.^[5]
• Raging Martians Invaded Venus Using X-ray Guns.

In the order of increasing wavelength;

• Good Xylophones Use Very Interesting Musical Rhythms.^[6]

Another, Rahul's Mother is visiting Uncle Xavier's Garden.

 Rich Men In Vegas U''''se Expensive Gadgets

• Ga X U – V I M S – F A L

  A Sci-fi word, which is easy to remember, lets you remember every particular in order! 
   where, 
      Ga≈ Gamma Rays
       X≈ X-Rays
       U≈ Ultraviolet
       V≈ Visible light [ VIBGYOR ]
       I≈ Infrared
       M≈ Microwaves
       S≈ Short Radio waves
       F≈ FM and TV Radio waves
       A≈ AM Radio waves
       L≈ Long Radio waves

Microwave frequency bands

"King Xerxes Can Seduce Lovely princesses"

K band

X band

C band

S band

L band^[7]

Mnemonic for microwave frequency bands in the increasing wavelengths (decreasing frequencies), which are K band, X band, C band, S band, L band, respectively is given by, King Xerxes Can Seduce Lovely princesses"[23]

Other

Mohs scale of mineral hardness

To remember the Mohs hardness of minerals;

Talc (1) < Gypsum (2) < Calcite (3) < Fluorite (4) < Apatite (5) < Orthoclase (6) < Quartz (7) < Topaz (8) < Corundum (9) < Diamond (10)

Tall Gene Calls Florence At Our Quarters To Correct Dumbness.^[8]

See also

• List of electronic color code mnemonics

References

1. "Anatomy" (PDF). medicalmnemonics.com. p. 124. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
2. "MedicalMnemonics Full Abridged" (PDF). Medicalmnemonics.com. p. 36. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
3. http://s3.amazonaws.com/spacenookie/MentatHandbook.pdf Page No 40.
4. Mnemonicate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s7IP4pfpDs
5. "Amazing Science Experiments". The Science Cupboard. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
6. John Watts, Aleksander Jedrosz, Susan Loxley (2006). to remember the order of electromagnetic waves&f=false Gcse Edexcel Science Check |url= value (help). Letts and Lonsdale. p. 81. ISBN 9781905129638. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
7. http://www.chemistrydaily.com/chemistry/Mnemonic_device
8. "Mnemonic devices for: Chemistry". Mnemonic-device.eu. Retrieved 2012-08-09.