Can you solve this pier puzzle?

The video tutorial explores the problem of minimizing the path between two towns, Mordor and Hogsmeade, by building a pier. It discusses both mathematical and geometric approaches to solve the problem, highlighting the elegance of using geometry and reflections. The tutorial concludes with a reflection on the importance of math in physics and encourages viewers to engage with more brain teasers.

Explain the significance of reflecting Mordor across the shoreline in the context of this problem.

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What conclusion does the speaker reach about the location of the pier and its relation to the distances involved?

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