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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Mnemonic Device for Metric/SI system Prefix


Mnemonic Device for  metric/SI system Prefix

Things to remember :
1.      Milli
2.      Centi
3.      Deci
4.      Metre ( could be anything : used only for ease )
5.      Deca
6.      Hecto
7.      Kilo  Metre ( could be anything : used only for ease )

Mnemonic Device Type :
RHYME

Mnemonic Device :
This is a Rhyme method. Now, split the given data as:

Milli centi deci metre ( 1 )

Deca Hecto Kilometre  ( 1 )

Now, ring the song as milli centi deci metre; deca hecto kilometre

Note : metre is just used to make rhyming word. In real cases there can be anything such as metre, gram, second, joule and so on.


Why will I remember? :
When you are asked the prefix you will automatically remember this Rhyme as you remember other songs.

Recommended Additional Readings :
  1.         Mnemonic Device for Base Units.



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