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A car accelerates from rest at constant rate of `2m/s^2` for some time. Then it retards at constant rate of `4m/s^2` and comes to rest . If the total time for which it remains in motion is 3 seconds, what is the distance travelled ?

A

2m

B

3m

C

4m

D

6m

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