Let $P$ and $Q$ be the foci of an ellipse and let $R$ be one end of its minor axis. If $\triangle PQR$ is an equilateral triangle,then the eccentricity of the ellipse is equal to

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

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