Ray optics is based on the assumption that light travels

in the form of waves

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in vacuum

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along straight lines

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all of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C
along straight lines

Explanation for the correct option:
The Ray optics is based on the assumption that the light travels in a straight path.
All other properties of light like diffraction etc are neglected.
This is because the size of reflecting and refracting surfaces is much larger than the wavelength of light.
Explanation for incorrect options:
Wave nature of light is depicted in phenomena like interference, diffraction, etc.
This disapproves ray optics.
Hence, the correct option is (C).

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