In mathematics and physics, which of the following best describes the concept of "dimension"?
A) Dimension refers to the total mass of an object regardless of its shape or size.
B) Dimension indicates the number of independent coordinates or parameters needed to specify a point or an object within a space.
C) Dimension represents the volume of an object as measured by its length, width, and height.
D) Dimension is a term used to describe the speed at which an object moves through space.