How do I solve for the Hamilton-Jacobi equation in a spherical forcefield?

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Homework Statement


A particle of mass m moves in the forcefield whose potential in spherical coordinates is V= - (K cos θ)/r2
Whrite the Hamilton-Jacobi equation describing its motion.

Homework Equations


H=(pr2 / 2m)+ (pθ2 / 2mr2)+(pφ2 / 2mr2sin 2θ) + V

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know how to do it because it's the first exercise of its kind to I have to solve
 
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If kinetic energy is ##T(\dot{x}_i)## only and potential energy is ##V(x_i)## only, then:
$$ \frac{d\mathbf{p}_i}{dt} = -\frac{\partial{U}}{\partial{x}_i} $$
and think about what is the partial derivation on some direction. U is the potential energy.
 
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