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If x = r sin θ cos ϕ, y = r sin θ sin ϕ and z = r cos θ, then

(a) x2+y2+z2=r2
(b) x2+y2-z2=r2
(c) x2-y2+z2=r2
(d) z2+y2-x2=r2

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Solution

Given:

Squaring and adding these equations, we get





Hence, the correct option is (a).


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