How is the force transfered from engine to wheels?

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Hos is the force from a Otto engine (petrol engine) transferred from the engine to the wheels so that the car can move?

I would like a short sceintific description, thanks :-)
 
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This is a prretty easy question, is it homework?
 
engine turns shaft, shaft rotates in gearbox (transmission), transmission turns shaft, shaft turns differential (more gears) differential turns wheel shaft
for rear wheel drive anyway