The interference of waves refers to the A) slowing down of one wave in the presence of another. B) resultant disturbance of two or more waves at every point in the medium. C) change in wavelength that occurs when two waves cross one another. D) phase change of 180^o that occurs on reflection of a wave at a fixed end. E) ability of waves to go around corners.

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Interference of waves refers to the phenomena where two or more waves meet and their amplitudes combine. The resultant disturbance at every point in the medium is the interference of waves. It can be constructive or destructive depending on whether the two waves are in phase or out of phase.

The Interference of Waves Refers to the