How to Convert Spherical Coordinates to Cartesian Coordinates in an Equation?

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To convert the given spherical coordinates equation Br*r + BƟ*Ɵ into Cartesian coordinates, the relationships x = r*cosƟ*sinØ, y = r*sinƟ*sinØ, and z = r are used. If B is a constant and BØ = 0, it indicates that the system is constrained to the z-axis, making θ irrelevant. Consequently, the unit vector pointing away from the origin simplifies to <0, 0, 1>. The equation then reduces to <0, 0, Bz>, reflecting the transformation into Cartesian coordinates. This conversion highlights the relationship between spherical and Cartesian systems in a specific context.
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I have an equation:

Br*r + BƟ*Ɵ

BØ = 0

I want to change it into x,y,z. How do I do this?

x=r*cosƟ*sinØ = 0
y=r*sinƟ*sinØ = 0
z=r*cosØ = r

?
 
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Is B a constant? If so then we have \phi= 0 which means we are on the z-axis and \theta becomes irrelevant. \vec{r}, the unit vector pointing directly away from the origin must be <0, 0, 1> "Br*]b]r[/b] + BƟ*Ɵ" becomes just <0, 0, Bz>.
 

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