How is energy transferred when objects are in contact, and what are the mechanisms involved in this process?

When objects are in contact, energy is transferred through a process called conduction. This involves the transfer of heat energy from a warmer object to a cooler object through direct contact. The mechanisms involved in this process include the vibration of particles in the warmer object, which causes them to collide with particles in the cooler object, transferring energy in the form of heat.