if we consider a three dimensional Cartesian system say x,y,z then x, y, z can be related to the r, theta and phi in spherical coordinates are:
x=rsin(theta)cos(phi)
y=rsin(theta)sin(phi)
z=rcos(theta)
Here, r is the radius or the radial component, theta is the radial angle & phi is the cross radial component.
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