Let \(f(n)\) return the number of distinct ordered pairs of positive integers \((a,b)\) such that for each ordered pair, \(a^2+b^2=n\) . Note that when \(a \neq b, (a,b)\), and \((b,a)\) are distinct. What is the smallest positive integer \(n\) for which \(f(n)=3\) ?
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