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Homework Statement


Let f(x,y,z) be a continuous function. To rewrite f(x,y,z) as a function of spherical coordinates, the conversion x-rcos([tex]\theta[/tex]), y=rsin([tex]\theta[/tex]), and z=rcos([tex]\varphi[/tex]). Suppose S is a region in 3 dimensions. How would you rewrite [tex]_{\int\int\int}s[/tex] f(x,y,z)dV as the integral of a function in terms or r,[tex]\theta[/tex], and[tex]\varphi[/tex]
Note the s by the integral should be a subscript

Homework Equations


Hint, may require a change of variable formula
3. The Attempt at a Solution

I attempted to plug in the conversion of x, y, and z, but i don't think this is what is needed. I believe it is more of a conceptual question. What should i do?, I am comfortable with the integration or deriving of the stuff, but am not sure what he is actually is asking. This isn't a homework problem to turn in, but something we were supposed to look at.
 
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Do you know of a function called the Jacobian function? Because you will need this to find out what dV changes to.


Also I think x=rcosθsinψ y=rsinθsinψ z=rcosψ
 
no, I've never seen jacobian's. I know the name and have heard them mentioned, but have never seen them

It says home work, buts it on the bottom of a test review, its not something to turn in, i can post the entire test review if you don't believe me, where it says it at the top of the page

here is a copy of the problem in case i typed it wrong
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