Solar Intensity and Angle (Question #1)

The Sun is far to the left. 
Three "flat planets" are shown,
each tilted at a different angle.

On which planet is the solar 
radiation the most intense?

On which planet is the solar 
radiation the least intense?

(Where are the rays closest together?)
(Where are the rays farthest apart?)
 
 


Most intense: 
Least intense: 

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