text: A heated object in contact with another object....like metal transfers its energy to the object.\n\nThis happens on the atomic scale. Rapidly oscillating atoms of the heated object in turn agitate and increase the energy of the other (metal).\n\nThe heated one cools a little and the metal heats a little....depending on how hot it is, what their sizes are and so on.\n\nIt's like....if you and a buddy get on a trampoline. You're on one side and he's on the other. He stands still and you start jumping up and down in a rhythm. Soon he will start bouncing up and down as well because the trampoline transfers your energy to him.\n\nKind of like that.\n\nUsually metals that conduct electricity are good conductors of heat as well. Not always but mostly.\n\nAluminum\nGold\nSilver\nCopper\nBrass\n\nare some common ones.\n\nHope this helps.