The steady-state approximation refers to a condition in which the properties of a system remain constant over time, even while processes are occurring within the system. In the context of magnetohydrodynamics, this approximation allows for simplifications in the ideal MHD equations by assuming that variables like velocity, density, and pressure do not change with time, facilitating analysis and predictions of plasma behavior under steady conditions.
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