Question

the transfer of thermal energy by direct contact

Answer 1

between two objects is called conduction. This is when heat is transferred from one object to another through direct contact, without the need for any movement of particles. The rate of conduction depends on the conducting properties of the materials involved, with materials that have high thermal conductivity transferring heat more efficiently. This process is commonly seen in cooking, where heat is transferred from a stove to a pan, then to the food in the pan through conduction.