 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

The addition formula for the <sine> gives
$$
A\sin(t+\phi)=A\cos\phi\sin t+A\sin\phi\cos t.
$$
Equating the <sine> and <cosine> coefficients gives $A\cos\phi=\sqrt3$ and $A\sin\phi=1$. Squaring and adding yields $A^2=4$, so $A=2$ because $A>0$. Both coefficients are positive, so $\phi$ is in the first quadrant. Consequently
$$
\boxed{A=2,\qquad\phi=\pi/6.}
$$

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