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A variable point P on the ellipse of eccentricity e is joined to the foci `S` and `S'`. The eccentricity of the locus of incentre of the triangle `PSS'` is (A) `sqrt((2e)/(1+e))` (B) `sqrt(e/(1+e))` (C) `sqrt((1-e)/(1+e))` (D) `e/(2(1+e))`

A

5

B

2

C

1

D

-1

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