The Physics Question of the Week is a tradition at the University of Maryland, first created by Dr. Richard E. Berg in 2000. Each week, we have highlighted one of our many demonstrations by asking a physics question relevant to the topic designed to be illustrated. This not only challenges audiences to carefully examine their previously held views on physics, but also provides suggestions for teachers looking to use these demonstrations in their own classrooms.

Be sure to visit our discussion forum for discussion of many physics demonstrations, including links to Questions of the Week about them.