What color does a green cloth appear in yellow light

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A green cloth appears in yellow light due to the additive color mixing of light. Yellow light is composed of both red and green wavelengths, which can cause the green cloth to reflect green light and appear green. However, if the green cloth absorbs red light, it may appear darker or even black in certain conditions. The confusion arises from understanding how colors mix and how materials interact with different wavelengths of light. Ultimately, the green cloth will likely appear green in yellow light, but the specific shade may vary based on the cloth's properties.
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what color does a green cloth appear in yellow light


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i know its either green or black but i don't know which.
Yellow light is either a wavelength of its own or a mixture of green and red, that's where my problem is. I am not sure
 
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