Short Circuit?

Electricity and Magnetism Level 1

This circuit, consisting of four resistors, is connected to a voltage source. The value of the resistance marked \(x\) is unknown.

When we accidentally drop a screwdriver across the wires, thus connecting points A and B directly, there is no noticeable change in the current that flows through the circuit.

Calculate the resistance \(x\), in ohms.

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