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`S_(1)` and `S_(2)` are the foci of an ellipse and B is the end of the minor axis. If the triangle `S_(1) S_(2) B` is an equilateral triangle, then eccentricity of the ellipse is

A

`sqrt(2)`

B

`sqrt(2)+1`

C

`sqrt(3)`

D

`sqrt(3)+1`

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