$A$ lift performs the first part of its ascent with uniform acceleration $a$ and the remaining with uniform retardation $2a$. If $t$ is the total time of ascent,find the total height of the shaft.

  • A
    $\frac{a t^2}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{a t^2}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{a t^2}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{a t^2}{8}$

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