Thermal energy is transferred from a hot object to a colder object by means of ___ a. heat
b. energy
c. work
d. temperature
e. none of the above

Heat is the transfer of energy

Explanation:

Heat refers to the energy transferred from a hotter object to a cooler one. Heat is transferred in three ways: radiation, conduction, and convection. Radiation is the direct transfer of energy. The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance that it is touching is called conduction.