RSMTC Foundations Practice Exam

Maximum Ordinate?

The maximum height above the line of sight on the projectile's path to the target. The bottom of the ballistic arc. The maximum height the projectile will travel above the line of sight on its path to the target. The angle at which the projectile is fired.

Correct Answer:

The maximum height the projectile will travel above the line of sight on its path to the target.

Explanation:

Maximum ordinate is the greatest vertical separation between the projectile’s flight path and the straight line from the launcher to the target. In other words, it’s how far the arc rises above the line of sight as it travels toward the target. This measures clearance relative to the line of sight, not height above the ground or the launch angle. For a level target, the line of sight is horizontal, so the maximum ordinate is simply the peak height above the launch level.

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