
Let u1 be the initial speed of the smaller body before collision.
Let v be the final speed of the bigger body after collision.
Applying conservation of linear momentum,
1×u1+0=−2+3v⇒u1=−2+3v...(1)
We know, coefficient of restitution for elastic perfectly collision is 1.
⇒1=u1v+2⇒v+2=u1...(2)
Equating (1)and(2), we have
u1=4ms−1.