The two circuits shown above contain identical resistors and batteries. Which of the following best explains why resistors X and Y dissipate to the same power?

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Resistors X and Y have the same potential difference across them because each is the second resistor in its circuit.

The two circuits shown above contain identical resistors and batteries. Which of the following best explains why resistors X and Y dissipate to the same power?

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