2022-01-252022-01-25195914073027https://hdl.handle.net/10657/8528Magnetohydrodynamics is concerned with the motion of electrically conducting fluids or ionised gases under the influence of electromagnetic fields. The theory of magnetohydrodynamics (or hydromagnetics*) applies only when the ionised gas is considered to be a continuous, fluid-like medium. When the behavior or characteristics of the individual particles composing the gas cannot be ignored, sthe theory of ionised gases must be applied instead. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of collisional processes occurIng within the gas. It will be shown that the applicability and validity of magnetohydrodynamic theory depends upon the frequencies and types of collisions of the gas particles. A brief introduction to ionised gas - and magnetohydrodynamic theory has been included in order to provide a general background.application/pdfenThis item is protected by copyright but is made available here under a claim of fair use (17 U.S.C. §107) for non-profit research and educational purposes. Users of this work assume the responsibility for determining copyright status prior to reusing, publishing, or reproducing this item for purposes other than what is allowed by fair use or other copyright exemptions. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires express permission of the copyright holder.Thesisreformatted digital