Source for High School physics problems?

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The discussion centers on sourcing high school physics problems for tutoring junior and senior students. The book "Irodov's Problems in General Physics" is highlighted as a comprehensive resource, containing approximately 2000 problems across various topics including Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrodynamics, Oscillations and Waves, Optics, and Atomic and Nuclear Physics. However, its high difficulty level makes it less suitable for basic tutoring needs. Participants suggest looking for more accessible textbooks that provide a range of problems from easy to moderate difficulty.

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I'm going to be tutoring HS students (junior and senior) in physics soon enough. I need to have a good, comprehensive source of problems. Any suggestions?
 
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Irodov's Problems in General Physics is excellent but pricey. With about 2000 problems, the book covers I: Mechanics, II: Thermodynamics and Molecular Physics, III: Electrodynamics, IV: Oscillations and Waves, V: Optics, and VI: Atomic and Nuclear Physics. Many of the problems are quite difficult, but there are some easy ones for each section too.
 
I own Irodov. Way too challenging. I'm talking about run of the mill textbook problems.
 

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