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An ellipse has O B as semi minor axis, F and `F^(prime)` its foci and the angle `F B F^(prime)` is a right angle. Then the eccentricity of the ellipse is

A

`(1)/(sqrt(3))`

B

`(1)/(4)`

C

`(1)/(2)`

D

`(1)/(sqrt(2))`

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