Do quarks temporarily lose mass when giving off gravitons?

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Quarks do not temporarily lose mass when emitting gravitons, as this contradicts the principles of quantum mechanics and conservation of energy. The discussion highlights uncertainty surrounding the existence of gravitons, similar to other particles like gluons and photons. The initial question posits a mass change in quarks based on energy emitted, but this is not supported by current scientific understanding. The conversation also reflects a willingness to learn more about these concepts. Overall, the topic emphasizes the complexities of particle physics and the need for further study.
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Imagine a quark, which has x mass. The quark gives off a graviton, which has y energy. My question is, before the graviton "snaps" back, would the quark lose mass equivalent to y energy?
That is,

xnew = xold - y

Where
xold is the mass of the quark,
xnew is the mass of the quark after giving off a graviton of y energy.
 
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No. You have apparently not studied the QM version of Conservation of Energy.

(Oh, and we're not sure Gravitons exist. Pretty much the same argument applies to Gluons, Photons, and W and Z bosons.
 
I haven't studied it; I'm not even out of my freshman year of high school. But you did give me something I might learn in my pass time. Thanks!
 

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