The rays of solar energy striking the earth that distribute the greatest amount of energy over the smallest area are what type of rays?

Answer 1

I think that the word you want is perpendicular rays, the rays of sunlight hitting the Earth when the Sun is directly overhead. This point is always within the tropics.

Answer 2

The rays of solar energy that strike the Earth and distribute the greatest amount of energy over the smallest area are known as direct rays. These rays hit a specific location on the Earth's surface with maximum intensity, typically at the equator.

Answer 3

Vertical rays strike the earth and distribute the greatest amount of energy over the smallest area. It is a 90º angle ray that is at the equator when neither pole is tilted toward the Sun.

Answer 4

oblique