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An ellipse has `O B` as the semi-minor axis, `Fa n dF '` as its foci, and `/_F B F '` a right angle. Then, find the eccentricity of the ellipse.

A

`1//4`

B

`1//sqrt3`

C

`1//sqrt2`

D

`1//2`

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