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  • $\begingroup$ So it means having no knowledge of other coordinate systems and line / surface integrals I can't solve the problem right? $\endgroup$ Commented Jul 22, 2017 at 12:07
  • $\begingroup$ It's not absolutely necessary to use spherical coordinates but solving differential equations is just easier in spherical coordinates for central force problem. $\endgroup$ Commented Jul 22, 2017 at 12:13