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Monic endomorphism of a subobject classifier (f2=1Ω​)

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In a category with finite limits and a subobject classifier, every monic endomorphism f of Ω is an involution. The subobject g:U↪Ω classified by f is subterminal, since fg=⊤!U​ is monic. If V↪U is classified by g, pullback uniqueness gives f⊤!U​=g, hence f2g=g. If u classifies U↪1, the pullback of g along f is ⊤!U​, so f2(p)=u∧p. Monicity implies u=⊤, because u∧u=u∧⊤, proving the displayed identity.

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