Using multiple apple tvs at different locations

can i watch my video purchases on any apple tv assuming i log in any one i own that is

No.
I assume you mean that if you went to a friend's house then you'd like to enter your credentials and playback any purchases across the internet. Neat idea but it doesn't do that.
Essentially your iTunes purchases can be part of up to 5 computer iTunes libraries (the iTunes authorisation bit you'll undoubtedly remember). AppleTVs (up to 5 per library) connect to any of these computer iTunes libraries via the local network. iTunes then either feeds (streams) files on demand to the AppleTv via the local network (not internet), or copies files onto (syncs with) an AppleTV to watch when iTunes/computer is off. Once files are on an AppleTV you can take it with you like an iPod and plug into someone else's TV, but you may need internet access for rental playback.
AC

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