Explain the difference between the radius r in cylindrical coordinates and the spherical radius p.
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It is measured in a straight line perpendicular to the z-axis. On the other hand, in spherical coordinates, the radius p represents the distance from the origin to a point in space. It is measured in a straight line from the origin to the point. Show more…
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