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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

`sqrt(2)`

B

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

C

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

D

`(1)/(3sqrt(2))`

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