Maths - Mechanics - Forces on aeroplane wheels?

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Ok this may be hard to visualise I'll try my best.

The plane is stationary (the brakes are on) the two rear wheels are 4.8m apart. The front wheel is directly between the rear ones but 4m in front.

The left engine is turned on it is directly 2m above the left wheel. It exerts a force of 2KN, directly forwards.

The wheels are labelled...
A - front wheel
B - rear right wheel
C - rear right wheel

Calculate the difference in the normal reaction at the wheels compared to when the engine is off. Could you please explain your calculations as I am really confused. thanks
well spotted the left rear wheel is labled C

the right rear one is B

sorry!
 
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