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There are two reasons. First, since they are farther from the sun they have longer orbital path. Second at a greater distance from the sun the sun's gravity is weaker, giving the outer planets a slower orbital speed.

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Q: Why do the outer planets in the Solar System have much longer year lengths than the inner planets?
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