If $OB$ is the semi-minor axis of an ellipse, $F_1$ and $F_2$ are its foci and the angle between $F_1B$ and $F_2B$ is a right angle, then the square of the eccentricity of the ellipse is

  • [JEE MAIN 2014]
  • A

    $\frac{1}{2}$

  • B

    $\frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }}$

  • C

    $\frac{1}{{2\sqrt 2 }}$

  • D

    $\frac{1}{4}$

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