The formula for the total resistance of resistors in parallel is:
1/Total Resistance = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ...
In this case, we have three resistors: 120 ohms, 60 ohms, and 40 ohms.
So, the total resistance is:
1/Total Resistance = 1/120 + 1/60 + 1/40
1/Total Resistance = (5 + 10 + 15) / 1200
1/Total Resistance = 30 / 1200
Total Resistance = 40 ohms
Now that we know the total resistance of the circuit, we can use Ohm's Law to find the current running through the 120-ohm resistor.
The formula for Ohm's Law is:
Current = Voltage / Resistance
In this case, the voltage of the power source is 12 volts and the total resistance of the circuit is 40 ohms.
So, the current running through the 120-ohm resistor is:
Current = 12 volts / 120 ohms
Current = 0.1 amps
Therefore, the current running through the 120-ohm resistor is 0.1 amps.