In category theory, a branch of mathematics, an initial object of a category C is an object I in C such that for every object X in C, there exists precisely one morphism I → X.
The dual notion is that of a terminal object (also called terminal element): T is terminal if for every object X in C there exists exactly one morphism X → T. Initial objects are also called coterminal or universal, and terminal objects are also called final.
If an object is both initial and terminal, it is called a zero object or null object. A pointed category is one with a zero object.
A strict initial object I is one for which every morphism into I is an isomorphism.
Currently debating with friends how far varying weighed objects could be punted and the distance we could kick them. Instead of grabbing dumbbells I'd rather use math. Was looking for an equation to use and have been having trouble.
I know the average adult can kick with a force of 1000lbs...