Cartesian & Spherical Polar Coordinates
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When Δθ → 0, PQ and RS → r sin φ dθ;
when Δφ → 0, PR and QS → r dφ;
and area PQRS → r dφ × r sin φ dθ.
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Theta = 45°
Phi = 45°
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Δθ = 6°
Δφ = 6°
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Longitudes
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