Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1: In a circuit, surface of the bulb becomes warmer than the connecting wires when the same current flows through them. Statement 2: A thin and long wire has higher resistance than a thick and short wire.

• A. Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
• B. Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
• C. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
• D. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.