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A student assumes \(\sqrt{3}=\frac{p}{q}\), where \(p\) and \(q\) are coprime, to prove that \(\sqrt{3}\) is irrational. After obtaining \(3q^2=p^2\), the student says, “\(p\) is divisible by 3, so a contradiction has been reached.” Which statement correctly identifies the gap in the argument?