Spherical coordinates rewrite help

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The discussion centers on converting a continuous function f(x,y,z) into spherical coordinates for integration. The conversion formulas are x = rcos(θ)sin(φ), y = rsin(θ)sin(φ), and z = rcos(φ). The integral to be rewritten is _{\int\int\int}s f(x,y,z)dV, which requires understanding the Jacobian function to determine how dV changes during the transformation. Participants express confusion about the conceptual requirements of the problem, particularly regarding the application of the Jacobian in this context.

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

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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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