This document discusses the characteristics of waves. It describes two main types of waves: transverse waves, where the medium moves perpendicular to the direction of wave motion, and longitudinal waves, where the medium moves parallel to the direction of wave motion. Key wave characteristics are defined, such as wavelength, amplitude, frequency, and velocity. The relationship between these characteristics is expressed using the wave velocity formula: velocity = wavelength x frequency. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to use this formula to calculate an unknown characteristic.