Answer:
36.8 N
Explanation
tension in string when both bodies move vertically is given as
T = (m1 × m2 × g) / ( m1 +m2)
T = (5 × 3 × 9.81)/(5+3)
T = 147.15/8
T = 18.39375
SINCE TENSIONS ARE ON BOTH SIDES OF PULLEY AND ON PULLEY BOTH ARE DIRECTED DOWNWARD
HENCE FORCE ON PULLEY = 2 × T
= 2×18.39375
= 36.7875
= 36.8 N