Finding the phase constant for simple harmonic motion

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Homework Statement


I need to find the speed, at time t=0.015s, of a hydraulic valve component undergoing sinusoidal vibrations. The frequency of the vibrations is 25Hz, the amplitude is 2cm and the angular frequency is 157 s-1


Homework Equations


The equation for speed of sinusoidal vibrations I have is
vx(t)=Aw sin(wt+[tex]\phi[/tex]+pi/2)

The Attempt at a Solution


So far the values I have are
vx(t)=(0.02*157)*sin(157*0.015)+?+pi/2)
But I can't find anywhere how you're supposed to calculate the phase constant
 
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There's not enough information to solve the problem. Did you state the problem exactly as it was worded?