The Solar System and orbits

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Astronomers observe a dwarf planet, designated DP-2026, in a stable, nearly circular orbit in the outer regions of the Solar System. The orbital radius of DP-2026 is measured to be 64 AU64\text{ AU}64 AU, where 1 AU1\text{ AU}1 AU is the mean Earth-Sun distance.

What is the approximate orbital period of DP-2026 around the Sun, in Earth years?

16 years16\text{ years}16 years

64 years64\text{ years}64 years

512 years512\text{ years}512 years

4096 years4096\text{ years}4096 years

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