How is thermal energy transferred during conduction? Check all that apply. Thermal energy is transferred between particles that are not touching each other. Thermal energy is transferred between particles that are in direct contact with each other. Thermal energy is transferred between objects of different temperatures. Thermal energy is transferred between objects of the same temperature. Thermal energy is transferred from slow-moving particles to fast-moving particles. Thermal energy is transferred from fast-moving particles to slow-moving particles.