Fletcher's Cart Lab: What is it?

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Start date Nov 1, 2006
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Fletcher's cart appears to be a less common name for a lab experiment, possibly referring to Fletcher's Trolley. The original poster is struggling to find information on Fletcher's cart despite knowing where to purchase the necessary equipment. There is a request for clarification on whether the lab is known by a different name. Participants are encouraged to share any resources or insights on locating information about the lab. The discussion highlights the confusion surrounding the terminology used for this specific lab experiment.

Nov 1, 2006

NIZBIT

Fletcher's cart?

I am doing a lab on Fletcher's cart. When I try to do a search on this nothing comes up. Is this lab go by another more popular name?

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Nov 1, 2006

Doc Al

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Are you thinking of Fletcher's Trolley?

Nov 1, 2006

NIZBIT

I think that is what they meant. Thank you!

Nov 1, 2006

NIZBIT

Ugh! I am having no luck finding any info on this lab. Although I know exactly where to buy the equipment, it doesn't help. Does anyone know where I could find this?

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