Rocket-Powered Hockey Puck Circular Motion Problem

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A rocket-powered hockey puck with a thrust of 1.70 N and a mass of 2.50 kg is released from rest on a frictionless table, positioned 2.10 m from a 1.70 m drop. The puck's motion is initially linear due to the thrust directed towards the edge of the table. The discussion revolves around calculating the distance the puck will land from the edge after falling. After some assistance, the final calculated distance from the edge is determined to be 1.12 m. The problem highlights the interplay of thrust and gravitational effects in projectile motion.
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A rocket-powered hockey puck has a thrust of 1.70 N and a total mass of 2.50 kg. It is released from rest on a frictionless table, 2.10 m from the edge of a 1.70 m drop. The front of the rocket is pointed directly toward the edge.
i am supposed to figure out how far away the puck lands but i am not sure where to start.
 
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please someone help!
 
Why do you think this is a circular motion problem?
 
thank you but i figured it out!.. 1.12m
 

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