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

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

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