Let $f(x) = (1 + b^2)x^2 + 2bx + 1$ and $m(b)$ be the minimum value of $f(x)$. If $b$ can take any real value,what is the range of $m(b)$?

  • A
    $[0, 1]$
  • B
    $(0, 1/2]$
  • C
    $[1/2, 1]$
  • D
    $(0, 1]$

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