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Travel Graphs

This section covers travel graphs, speed, distance, time, trapezium rule and velocity.

Speed, Distance and Time

The following is a basic but important formula which applies when speed is constant (in other words the speed doesn't change):

Remember, when using any formula, the units must all be consistent. For example speed could be measured in m/s, distance in metres and time in seconds.

If speed does change, the average (mean) speed can be calculated: Average speed = total distance travelled                              total time taken

In calculations, units must be consistent, so if the units in the question are not all the same (e.g. m/s, m and s or km/h, km and h), change the units before starting, as above.

The following is an example of how to change the units:

Change 15km/h into m/s. 15km/h = 15/60 km/min               (1) = 15/3600 km/s = 1/240 km/s      (2) = 1000/240 m/s = 4.167 m/s        (3)

In line (1), we divide by 60 because there are 60 minutes in an hour. Often people have problems working out whether they need to divide or multiply by a certain number to change the units. If you think about it, in 1 minute, the object is going to travel less distance than in an hour. So we divide by 60, not multiply to get a smaller number.

If a car travels at a speed of 10m/s for 3 minutes, how far will it travel? Firstly, change the 3 minutes into 180 seconds, so that the units are consistent. Now rearrange the first equation to get distance = speed × time. Therefore distance travelled = 10 × 180 = 1800m = 1.8km

Velocity and Acceleration

Velocity is the speed of a particle and its direction of motion (therefore velocity is a vector quantity, whereas speed is a scalar quantity).

When the velocity (speed) of a moving object is increasing we say that the object is accelerating . If the velocity decreases it is said to be decelerating. Acceleration is therefore the rate of change of velocity (change in velocity / time) and is measured in m/s².

A car starts from rest and within 10 seconds is travelling at 10m/s. What is its acceleration?

Distance-Time Graphs

These have the distance from a certain point on the vertical axis and the time on the horizontal axis. The velocity can be calculated by finding the gradient of the graph. If the graph is curved, this can be done by drawing a chord and finding its gradient (this will give average velocity) or by finding the gradient of a tangent to the graph (this will give the velocity at the instant where the tangent is drawn).

Velocity-Time Graphs/ Speed-Time Graphs

A velocity-time graph has the velocity or speed of an object on the vertical axis and time on the horizontal axis. The distance travelled can be calculated by finding the area under a velocity-time graph. If the graph is curved, there are a number of ways of estimating the area (see trapezium rule below). Acceleration is the gradient of a velocity-time graph and on curves can be calculated using chords or tangents, as above.

The distance travelled is the area under the graph. The acceleration and deceleration can be found by finding the gradient of the lines.

On travel graphs, time always goes on the horizontal axis (because it is the independent variable).

Trapezium Rule

This is a useful method of estimating the area under a graph. You often need to find the area under a velocity-time graph since this is the distance travelled.

Area under a curved graph = ½ × d × (first + last + 2(sum of rest))

d is the distance between the values from where you will take your readings. In the above example, d = 1. Every 1 unit on the horizontal axis, we draw a line to the graph and across to the y axis. 'first' refers to the first value on the vertical axis, which is about 4 here. 'last' refers to the last value, which is about 5 (green line).] 'sum of rest' refers to the sum of the values on the vertical axis  where the yellow lines meet it. Therefore area is roughly: ½ × 1 × (4 + 5 + 2(8 + 8.8 + 10.1 + 10.8 + 11.9 + 12 + 12.7 + 12.9 + 13 + 13.2 + 13.4)) = ½ × (9 + 2(126.8)) = ½ × 262.6 = 131.3 units²

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This is Level 1 (Linear graphs and equations). Match the graphs with the corresponding equations.

\(y = x + 1\)

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\(y = \frac12 x + 3\)

\(y = x + 2\)

\(y = - x\)

\(y = x + 3\)

\(y = 4 - \frac12 x\)

\(y = 2x + 5\)

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For straight line graphs arrange the equation in the form \(y = mx + c\) where \(m\) represents the gradient of the line and \(c\) the y-intercept.

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C1.1 Identify and use natural numbers, integers (positive, negative and zero), prime numbers, square and cube numbers, common factors and common multiples, rational and irrational numbers, real numbers, reciprocals.

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C1.1 Includes expressing numbers as a product of prime factors. Finding the lowest common multiple (LCM) and highest common factor (HCF) of two numbers.

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C1.2 Understand notation of Venn diagrams. Definition of sets, e.g. A = { x: x is a natural number}; B = { a, b, c, …}. Number of elements in a set n( A ), universal set U , union of A and B (A∪B), intersection of A and B (A∩ B ).

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C1.3 Calculate with squares, square roots, cubes and cube roots and other powers and roots of numbers.

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C1.4 Use directed numbers in practical situations, e.g. temperature changes, flood levels.

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C1.5 Use the language and notation of simple vulgar and decimal fractions and percentages in appropriate contexts. Recognise equivalence and convert between these forms.

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C1.6 Order quantities by magnitude and demonstrate familiarity with the symbols =, ≠, <, >, ⩾, ⩽ .

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C1.7 Understand the meaning of indices (fractional, negative and zero) and use the rules of indices, e.g. find the value of 5⁻², 100 ½ , 8 ⅔ ; work out 2 –3 × 2 4 , (2 3 ) 2 , (2 –3 ÷ 2 4 ).

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C1.7 Use the standard form A × 10 n where n is a positive or negative integer, and 1 ⩽ A < 10. Convert numbers into and out of standard form. Calculate with values in standard form.

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C1.8 Use the four rules for calculations with whole numbers, decimals and fractions (including mixed numbers and improper fractions), including correct ordering of operations and use of brackets. Applies to positive and negative numbers.

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C1.9 Make estimates of numbers, quantities and lengths, give approximations to specified numbers of significant figures and decimal places and round off answers to reasonable accuracy in the context of a given problem.

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C1.10 Give appropriate upper and lower bounds for data given to a specified accuracy, e.g. measured lengths.

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C1.11 Demonstrate an understanding of ratio and proportion. Calculate average speed. Use common measures of rate. To include numerical problems involving direct and inverse proportion. Use ratio and scales in practical situations. Formulae for other rates will be given in the question e.g. pressure and density.

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C1.12 Calculate a given percentage of a quantity. Express one quantity as a percentage of another. Calculate percentage increase or decrease.

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C1.13 Use a calculator efficiently. Apply appropriate checks of accuracy.

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C1.14 Calculate times in terms of the 24-hour and 12-hour clock. Read clocks, dials and timetables.

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C1.15 Calculate using money and convert from one currency to another.

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C1.16 Use given data to solve problems on personal and household finance involving earnings, simple interest and compound interest. Extract data from tables and charts. Includes discount, profit and loss. Knowledge of compound interest formula is required.

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C2.1 Use letters to express generalised numbers and express basic arithmetic processes algebraically. Substitute numbers for words and letters in formulae. Rearrange simple formulae. Construct simple expressions and set up simple equations.

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C2.2 Manipulate directed numbers. Use brackets and extract common factors. Expand 3 x (2 x – 4 y ); factorise 9 x 2 + 15 xy . Expand products of algebraic expressions – two brackets only, e.g. ( x + 4)( x – 7).

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C2.4 Use and interpret positive, negative and zero indices. Use the rules of indices, e.g. simplify 3 x 4 × 5 x , 10 x 3 ÷ 2 x 2 , ( x 6 ) 2 .

C2.5 Derive and solve simple linear equations in one unknown. Derive and solve simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns.

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C2.7 Continue a given number sequence. Recognise sequences of square, cube and triangular numbers. Recognise patterns in sequences including the term to term rule and relationships between different sequences. Find and use the nth term of sequences.

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C2.10 Interpret and use graphs in practical situations including travel graphs and conversion graphs, e.g. interpret the gradient of a straight line graph as a rate of change. Draw graphs from given data.

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C2.11 Construct tables of values for functions, and draw and interpret these graphs. Solve linear and quadratic equations approximately, including finding and interpreting roots by graphical methods. Recognise, sketch and interpret graphs of functions.

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Beijing and Ulan Bator are parts of Trans-Mongolian railway - an offshoot of the main Trans-Siberian Railway. There are many options to arrange your travel: to visit Ulan Bator and or follow the Trans-Siberian railway to or from Vladivostok. 

Can I use the hop-on hop-off principle when traveling by Trans-Siberian train?

Unfortunately, that is not possible. Train tickets in Russia are not open, so you will need a separate ticket with a particular date for each leg of your trip - for example, you may go all the way from Moscow to Vladivostok, but you will only be able to leave the train for short stops at the railway stations. In case if you would like to explore different cities on the way, you will need separate tickets, for example Moscow – Yekaterinburg, Yekaterinburg – Irkutsk, Irkutsk - Vladivostok. We offer carefully planned private tours that will allow you to visit several cities on your way.

Are there showers aboard Trans-Siberian trains?

Most of the Trans-Siberian trains do not have showers, and there are two WCs per each carriage. Please consider it while planning your trip. We recommend to choose shorter distances (that is, to plan more overnight stops in the cities along the way) to avoid the inconvenience of not showering. Another option is to choose the trip on board a more luxurious train which has all the on-board amenities that one might need.

Are meals included on the board of Trans-Siberian express train?

When traveling with RZD regular trains meals are not included. You can easily buy your meals in the restaurant car.  Another option is to buy local specialties from “babushkas” (grandmothers, or simply Russian old ladies) on the short train stops along the way. This is a very authentic way of getting your meals.

What is the most comfortable way to travel on the Trans-Siberian railroad?

There are luxurious trains on the Trans-Siberian railway that are quite different from regular RZD trains and can be described as 5* hotels on wheels. We offer this type of accommodation on the Imperial Russia train where you can enjoy a full board menu, a shower and a comfortable compartment.

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Most Beautiful Metro Stations in Moscow

Visiting Moscow? Get yourself a metro card and explore Moscow’s beautiful metro stations. Moscow’s world-famous metro system is efficient and a great way to get from A to B. But there is more to it; Soviet mosaic decorations, exuberant halls with chandeliers, colourful paintings and immense statues. Moscow’s metro is an attraction itself, so take half a day and dive into Moscow’s underground!

The best thing to do is to get on the brown circle (number 5) line since the most beautiful metro stations are situated on this line. The only exception is the metro stop Mayakovskaya one the green line (number 2). My suggestion is to get a map, mark these metro stops on there and hop on the metro. It helps to get an English > Russian map to better understand the names of the stops. At some of the metro stops, the microphone voice speaks Russian and English so it’s not difficult at all.

Another thing we found out, is that it’s worth taking the escalator and explore the other corridors to discover how beautiful the full station is.

Quick hotel suggestion for Moscow is the amazing Brick Design Hotel .

These are my favourite metro stations in Moscow, in order of my personal preference:

1. Mayakovskaya Station

The metro station of Mayakovskaya looks like a ballroom! Wide arches, huge domes with lamps and mosaic works make your exit of the metro overwhelming. Look up and you will see the many colourful mosaics with typical Soviet pictures. Mayakovskaya is my personal favourite and is the only stop not on the brown line but on the green line.

2. Komsomolskaya Station

Komsomolskaya metro station is famous for its yellow ceiling. An average museum is nothing compared to this stop. Splendour all over the place, black and gold, mosaic – again – and enormous chandeliers that made my lamp at home look like a toy.

3. Novoslobodskaya Station

The pillars in the main hall of Novoslobodskaya metro station have the most colourful stained glass decorations. The golden arches and the golden mosaic with a naked lady holding a baby in front of the Soviet hammer and sickle, make the drama complete.

4. Prospect Mira Station

The beautiful chandeliers and the lines in the ceiling, make Prospekt Mira an architectural masterpiece.

5. Belorusskaya Station

Prestigious arches, octagonal shapes of Socialistic Soviet Republic mosaics. The eyecatcher of Belorusskaya metro station, however, is the enormous statue of three men with long coats, holding guns and a flag.

6. Kiyevskaya Station

The metro station of Kiyevskaya is a bit more romantic than Belorusskaya and Prospect Mira. Beautiful paintings with classical decorations.

7. Taganskaya Station

At the main hall Taganskaya metro station you will find triangle light blue and white decorations that are an ode to various Russians that – I assume – are important for Russian history and victory. There is no need to explore others halls of Taganskaya, this is it.

8. Paveletskaya Station

Another and most definitely the less beautiful outrageous huge golden mosaic covers one of the walls of Paveletskaya. I would recommend taking the escalator to the exit upstairs to admire the turquoise dome and a painting of the St Basil’s Cathedral in a wooden frame.

Travelling with Moscow’s metro is inexpensive. You can have a lot of joy for just a few Rubbles.

• 1 single journey: RMB 50 – € 0,70
• 1 day ticket: RMB 210 – € 2,95

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Wow! It is beautiful. I am still dreaming of Moscow one day.

It’s absolutely beautiful! Moscow is a great city trip destination and really surprised me in many ways.

My partner and I did a self guided Moscow Metro tour when we were there 2 years ago. So many breathtaking platforms…I highly recommend it! Most of my favorites were along the Brown 5 line, as well. I also loved Mayakovskaya, Arbatskaya, Aleksandrovski Sad and Ploshchad Revolyutsii. We’re heading back in a few weeks and plan to do Metro Tour-Part 2. We hope to see the #5 stations we missed before, as well as explore some of the Dark Blue #3 (Park Pobedy and Slavyansky Bul’var, for sure), Yellow #8 and Olive #10 platforms.

That’s exciting Julia! Curious to see your Metro Tour-Part 2 experience and the stations you discovered.

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