Let $P$ be an arbitrary point on the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$ where $a > b > 0$. Suppose $F_1$ and $F_2$ are the foci of the ellipse. The locus of the centroid of the $\triangle P F_1 F_2$ as $P$ moves on the ellipse is

  • A
    a circle
  • B
    a parabola
  • C
    an ellipse
  • D
    a hyperbola

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