Let $\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1, a>b$ be an ellipse with foci $F_1$ and $F_2$. Let $AO$ be its semi-minor axis, where $O$ is the centre of the ellipse. The lines $A F_1$ and $A F_2$, when extended, cut the ellipse again at points $B$ and $C$ respectively. Suppose that the $\triangle A B C$ is equilateral. Then, the eccentricity of the ellipse is

  • [KVPY 2018]
  • A

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

  • B

    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$

  • C

    $\frac{1}{3}$

  • D

    $\frac{1}{2}$

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