I have to prove that vectors in spherical coordinates are clockwise

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Homework Statement
I have to prove that vectors in spherical coordinates are clockwise.
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see here: https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/243142/what-is-the-general-formula-for-calculating-dot-and-cross-products-in-spherical
I should use the cross product but I don´t know how. I tried to calculate it but it didn´t work out as expected. Please can you give me one example how to do it ?
 
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Danielle46 said:
Homework Statement:: I have to prove that vectors in spherical coordinates are clockwise.
I have to admit. I don't even know what this means.
 
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