Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Gravitational lensing occurs due to the curvature of spacetime.
Statement II: It is primarily observable when light from a bright background source passes through a low-mass object, such as a small asteroid or a minor planet.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
3
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
4
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
5
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