What about loudspeaker impedance?

My speakers are 4 ohms but my amp is 8 ohms, can I use this combination? And what is ohms for heaven’s sake? Can I use 16 ohm speakers and why do they put ohms in it anyway? Well, time to shine some light on those illusive ohms.

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