Question: An elevator starts from rest, accelerating at a constant rate for 3 seconds until reaching a speed of 5 . 4 m / s upwards.

An elevator starts from rest, accelerating at a constant rate for 3 seconds until reaching a speed of 5.4 m/s upwards. It continues ascending at this speed for 8.5 seconds and then slows down in 5.5 seconds to a new speed of 2.5 m/s.
Part A) How far has the elevator risen in 7 seconds? Answer in meters.
Part B) What is the total distance the elevator travels?

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