Find the eccentricity of an ellipse (x^2...

Find the eccentricity of an ellipse `(x^2)/(a^2)+(y^2)/(b^2)=1` whose latus rectum is half of its major axis.

A

1/sqrt3

B

1/sqrt2

C

`sqrt3/2`

D

`sqrt((2/3)`

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The correct Answer is:

B

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