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Bece Science 6

The document provides formulas and mnemonics for various physics concepts including speed, force, work, pressure, energy, power, efficiency, Ohm's law, density, wave speed, and heat. Each concept is paired with a memorable phrase to aid in recall, such as 'Silly Dogs Try' for speed and 'Fat Mice Accelerate' for force. Additionally, it offers tips on how to effectively use these mnemonics for better retention and understanding.

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Bece Science 6

The document provides formulas and mnemonics for various physics concepts including speed, force, work, pressure, energy, power, efficiency, Ohm's law, density, wave speed, and heat. Each concept is paired with a memorable phrase to aid in recall, such as 'Silly Dogs Try' for speed and 'Fat Mice Accelerate' for force. Additionally, it offers tips on how to effectively use these mnemonics for better retention and understanding.

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1.

Speed, Distance, and Time


 Formula:

Speed=DistanceTime\text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\
text{Time}}Speed=TimeDistance

 Mnemonic:
“Silly Dogs Try”
o S for Speed
o D for Distance
o T for Time

How to Use: Remember that Speed is “Silly,” Distance is “Dogs,” and Time is “Try.” Because
“Speed = Distance ÷ Time,” place “Dogs” on top and “Try” underneath in your fraction.

2. Force, Mass, and Acceleration


 Formula:

F=m×aF = m \times aF=m×a

 Mnemonic:
“Fat Mice Accelerate”
o F = Force
o m = Mass
o a = Accelerate (acceleration)

How to Use: The phrase reminds you that Force = Mass × Acceleration.

3. Work Done
 Formula:

W=F×dW = F \times dW=F×d

(Work = Force × distance)

 Mnemonic:
“We Fear Darkness”
o W = Work
o F = Force
o d = distance

How to Use: “We Fear Darkness” helps you see that Work = Force × distance.

4. Pressure
 Formula:

P=FAP = \frac{F}{A}P=AF

(Pressure = Force ÷ Area)

 Mnemonic:
“Peanut Farmers Argue”
o P = Pressure
o F = Force
o A = Area

How to Use: The order in the mnemonic clarifies P = F over A.

5. Kinetic Energy (KE)


 Formula:

KE=12 m v2KE = \tfrac12 \, m \, v^2KE=21mv2

(Kinetic Energy = ½ × mass × velocity²)

 Mnemonic:
“Half My Velocity Squared”
o Reminding you that KE = ½ × m × v²

How to Use: The phrase “Half My Velocity Squared” encodes each piece of the formula.

6. Potential Energy (PE)


 Formula:
PE=m×g×hPE = m \times g \times hPE=m×g×h

(Potential Energy = mass × gravitational field strength × height)

 Mnemonic:
“My Granny’s High”
o m = My (mass)
o g = Granny’s (gravity)
o h = High (height)

How to Use: Repeat “My Granny’s High” to recall PE = m × g × h.

7. Power (Mechanical)
 Formula:

P=WtorP=F×dtP = \frac{W}{t} \quad\text{or}\quad P = \frac{F \times d}{t}P=tW


orP=tF×d

 Mnemonic:
“Please Work over Time”
o P = Power
o W = Work
o t = time

How to Use: “Please Work over Time” literally means Power = Work over time.

8. Efficiency
 Formula:

Efficiency=Useful OutputTotal Input×100%\text{Efficiency} = \frac{\text{Useful


Output}}{\text{Total Input}} \times 100\%Efficiency=Total InputUseful Output×100%

 Mnemonic:
“Unicorns Over Tigers (times 100%)”
o U = Useful Output
o O = Over
o T = Total Input
How to Use: The silly mental image of “Unicorns Over Tigers” = Output ÷ Input, then multiply
by 100% for percentage.

9. Ohm’s Law (Voltage, Current, Resistance)


 Formula:

V=I×RV = I \times RV=I×R

or

I=VR,R=VII = \frac{V}{R}, \quad R = \frac{V}{I}I=RV,R=IV

 Mnemonic:
“Virgin Islands Resort”
o V = Voltage
o I = Current
o R = Resistance

How to Use: The three words “Virgin Islands Resort” remind you that V = I × R in some order.

10. Density
 Formula:

ρ=mV\rho = \frac{m}{V}ρ=Vm

(Density = mass ÷ Volume)

 Mnemonic:
“Danger: Mass/Volume!”
o “Danger” stands for Density
o “Mass/Volume” clarifies the fraction

How to Use: The phrase helps you see “Density = Mass over Volume.”

11. Wave Speed


 Formula:
v=f×λv = f \times \lambdav=f×λ

(Wave speed = frequency × wavelength)

 Mnemonic:
“Very Fine Lamb!”
o v = Very (wave speed)
o f = Fine (frequency)
o λ = Lamb (lambda, wavelength)

How to Use: “Very Fine Lamb” helps recall v = f × λ.

12. Heat (Optional JHS Formula)


 Formula (sometimes introduced):

Q=m c ΔTQ = m \, c \, \Delta TQ=mcΔT

(Heat gained/lost = mass × specific heat × change in temperature)

 Mnemonic:
“Quick! My Cat’s Temperature!”
o Q = Quick (heat)
o m = My (mass)
o c = Cat’s (specific heat)
o ΔT = Temperature (change)

How to Use: Recite “Quick! My Cat’s Temperature!” to recall Q = m × c × ΔT.

13. Work-Energy Theorem (Optional)


 Formula:

W=ΔKE(i.e. work done = change in kinetic energy)W = \Delta KE \quad(\text{i.e. work


done = change in kinetic energy})W=ΔKE(i.e. work done = change in kinetic energy)

 Mnemonic:
“Woke = Delta KE” (pronounced “Woah-kay!”)
o W = Work
o ΔKE = change in Kinetic Energy
How to Use: This is a quick reminder that the work done on an object equals the change in its
kinetic energy.

HOW TO USE THESE MNEMONICS EFFECTIVELY

1. Write them Down: Put each mnemonic on a flashcard with the formula.
2. Say Them Aloud: The more you repeat them, the easier they stick.
3. Associate with Images: For example, picture a “Virgin Island Resort” for Ohm’s Law,
or a “Fat Mouse Accelerating” for Force.
4. Practice: Next time you see a question about Force = mass × acceleration, think “Fat
Mice Accelerate!”

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