Let $a, b$ and $\lambda$ be positive real numbers. Suppose $P$ is an end point of the latus rectum of the parabola $y^2 = 4 \lambda x$,and suppose the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$ passes through the point $P$. If the tangents to the parabola and the ellipse at the point $P$ are perpendicular to each other,then the eccentricity of the ellipse is

  • A
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{5}$

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