What does work require to be performed?

Work requires force and motion to be performed. In the context of physics, work is defined as the transfer of energy that occurs when a force is applied to an object, causing it to move. The essential components involved in this process are both a force exerted on the object and the distance over which that force is applied.

When work is done, the object must move in the direction of the applied force. Therefore, without movement (motion), there is no work done, even if a force is applied. Thus, the relationship between force, motion, and work is critical for understanding how energy is transferred in physical systems.

Energy is related to work because work is a way to transfer energy. However, energy alone is not sufficient for work to occur—it must be associated with movement. Mass is generally not a requirement for work to be performed, as work can be done on massless particles under certain conditions. Understanding these relationships is crucial to comprehending the concept of work in physics.