In an ellipse,let $B$ be one end of the minor axis,$F$ and $F'$ be the foci,and $\angle FBF' = 90^{\circ}$. Then the eccentricity of the ellipse is:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$

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