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Do phonons exert a torque on protons and neutrons?
Yes, I suppose it is possible that phonons exert a torque on protons and neutrons. In fact, this seems more likely than not - though certainly less likely than they possess mass or change velocity. It may be too bold to say that the universe will definitely collapse under its own weight when all of the stars have gone dark and cold (and are no longer shining). However, there is little reason to believe otherwise.
The universe could quite possibly be collapsing under its own weight right now. It's hard to say for certain, but from what I know of the basic principles and theories involved, this is certainly a possibility.
I suppose that if the universe is collapsing under its own weight right now, then it's more likely than not that everything within it will collapse as well. There certainly isn't any reason to believe otherwise.
From my understanding of the material properties and behaviors of protons, neutrons and other subatomic particles, it seems like phonons could exert a torque on them. It is less likely that they possess mass; however, this scenario is at least plausible.
I suppose that if a proton and neutron are next to each other, it is more likely than not that at least one of them will exert a torque on the other. It is less likely that they possess mass; however, this scenario is quite plausible.