Derivative in spherical coordinates

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Homework Statement


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-here is the problem statement

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-here is a bit of their answer

Homework Equations


Chain rule, partial derivative in spherical coord.

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried dragging out the constant and partial derivate with respect to t but still I can't reach their df/dt and d^2f/dt^2 partial derivatives.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you !
 
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williamcarter said:

Homework Statement


View attachment 109867 -here is the problem statement

View attachment 109868 -here is a bit of their answer

Homework Equations


Chain rule, partial derivative in spherical coord.

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried dragging out the constant and partial derivate with respect to t but still I can't reach their df/dt and d^2f/dt^2 partial derivatives.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you !
Please post your attempts anyway.