Solving Equation of Motion for A and \Phi

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Homework Statement



A sin (wt + [tex]\Phi[/tex]) = 0
Find A and [tex]\Phi[/tex]

Homework Equations



Asin(wt)cos[tex]\Phi[/tex] + Acos(wt)sin[tex]\Phi[/tex] = 0

The Attempt at a Solution



I was told to use magnitude to figure out A and something else to find [tex]\Phi[/tex] in variable.
I absolutely have no idea what to do...
I found a part of solution, which got me w and I am expected to solve for A and [tex]\Phi[/tex] with that given equation.

I tried to use original equation by plugging in t = 0 for A sin (wt + [tex]\Phi[/tex]) and first and second derivative from original equation.

I think once I get those A and [tex]\Phi[/tex], I "might" be able to solve entire problem.

Thank you.
 
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