How can I solve this triple integral using spherical coordinates?

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To solve the triple integral using spherical coordinates, the integral is set up as SSS drdtdp divided by the expression involving r, t, and p. The user attempted to transform the coordinates but made an error in the definition of z in spherical coordinates, which should be z = rcos(p) instead of z = rcos(p) + 1. The correct limits for r, t, and p are established, but both the user and another participant express difficulty in solving the resulting integral. The discussion highlights the need for clarification on the correct transformation and integration process. Further assistance is required to complete the integration.
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how can i calculate this integral value :
SSSdxdydz/(x^2+y^2+z^2)
at the area: x^2+y^2+(z-1)^2<=1

thats what i tried - i got double integral that i don't know how to solve
i tried to use the ball cordinations
x=rcos(t)sin(p)
y=rsin(t)sin(p)
z=rcos(p)+1
j=rsin^2(p)
0<=r<=1
0<=t<2pi
0<=p<=pi

i get:

SSS drdtdp/[r^2cos^2(t)sin^2(p)+r^2sin^2(t)sin^2(p)+(rcos(p)+1)^2]
0<=r<=1
0<=t<2pi
0<=p<=pi

SSS drdtdp/[r^2sin^2(p)+r^2cos^2(p)+2rcos(p)+1]

2pi * SS drdp/[r^2+2rcos(p)+1]

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You have an error :
the spherical coordinate is:
x=rcos(t)sin(p)
y=rsin(t)sin(p)
z=rcos(p)
only!
 
Feynman said:
You have an error :
the spherical coordinate is:
x=rcos(t)sin(p)
y=rsin(t)sin(p)
z=rcos(p)
only!

my transformation deals with the area that the integral works on
urs deals with the integrand , both ways i don't know how to solve the integral
that we get
 
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