Explain the difference between leakage flux and main flux in a transformer core.

Explain the difference between leakage flux and main flux in a transformer core.

• A. Main flux links with both windings; leakage flux does not couple to the other winding; flows outside the desired path and causes leakage inductance.
• B. Leakage flux links with both windings; main flux does not couple to the other winding.
• C. Leakage flux is the same as main flux.
• D. Flux in the core contributes equally to both leakage and main.

Answer: (B)